Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (₨1,181) | ₨374 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (₨772) | ₨326 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (₨368) | ₨167 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.81 (₨99) | ₨58 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (₨347) | ₨89 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (₨391) | ₨39 | + 915% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨495) | ₨248 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.83 (₨266) | ₨154 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.47 (₨191) | ₨31 | + 512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.53 (₨305) | ₨169 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (₨1,069) | ₨786 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.75 (₨206) | ₨91 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.80 (₨154) | ₨38 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 300% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,062 (₨168,541) | ₨40,236 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,281 (₨125,558) | ₨24,523 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$231 (₨12,687) | ₨5,797 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,199 (₨121,022) | ₨25,108 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,704 (₨93,761) | ₨15,774 | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$166 (₨9,110) | ₨6,512 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (₨3,693) | ₨657 | + 462% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$599 (₨32,963) | ₨30,817 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (₨15,252) | ₨11,976 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨651) | ₨538 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (₨1,957) | ₨425 | + 361% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (₨5,952) | ₨2,477 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$84 (₨4,612) | ₨2,797 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$165 (₨9,062) | ₨4,303 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (₨9,273) | ₨3,087 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,972 (₨1,869,809) | ₨1,248,440 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (₨105) | ₨104 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (₨8,751) | ₨1,115 | + 684% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (₨466) | ₨144 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (₨1,200) | ₨241 | + 397% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (₨4,242) | ₨891 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (₨437) | ₨413 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.05 (₨278) | ₨226 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (₨333) | ₨274 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.27 (₨235) | ₨170 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.32 (₨238) | ₨96 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (₨1,847) | ₨309 | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (₨3,353) | ₨1,438 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (₨2,168) | ₨603 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$275 (₨15,108) | ₨1,419 | + 965% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (₨6,162) | ₨1,942 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (₨1,092) | ₨733 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (₨282) | ₨229 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (₨547) | ₨183 | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$815 (₨44,865) | ₨50,214 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.39 (₨21) | ₨1.43 | + 1388% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (₨3,831) | ₨1,560 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (₨2,318) | ₨268 | + 764% | |
| TOTAL | + 208% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,411 prices entered by 1,617 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 208% more expensive than in India
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