Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 173% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (₨1,056) | ₨377 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (₨711) | ₨295 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.88 (₨342) | ₨142 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (₨86) | ₨52 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.66 (₨330) | ₨75 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.86 (₨283) | ₨37 | + 663% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (₨401) | ₨231 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.72 (₨275) | ₨147 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.11 (₨181) | ₨32 | + 472% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.33 (₨310) | ₨138 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (₨1,047) | ₨733 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.90 (₨169) | ₨85 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.54 (₨148) | ₨35 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 397% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 397% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,133 (₨182,256) | ₨33,762 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,139 (₨124,435) | ₨20,076 | + 520% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$207 (₨12,028) | ₨4,413 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,994 (₨116,027) | ₨18,268 | + 535% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,485 (₨86,419) | ₨11,671 | + 640% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$178 (₨10,329) | ₨3,084 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (₨3,346) | ₨707 | + 373% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$467 (₨27,179) | ₨29,742 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$239 (₨13,923) | ₨10,549 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨687) | ₨406 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (₨1,833) | ₨216 | + 748% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (₨5,870) | ₨2,365 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (₨3,760) | ₨2,490 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (₨7,909) | ₨3,647 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$141 (₨8,174) | ₨2,705 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 244% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,166 (₨1,638,688) | ₨945,162 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.37 (₨79) | ₨82 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (₨9,240) | ₨1,126 | + 721% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (₨524) | ₨102 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨955) | ₨205 | + 365% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (₨3,855) | ₨635 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (₨377) | ₨319 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.75 (₨276) | ₨169 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨384) | ₨261 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.19 (₨186) | ₨137 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.02 (₨234) | ₨71 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨1,667) | ₨227 | + 636% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (₨3,299) | ₨1,211 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨2,112) | ₨479 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$218 (₨12,698) | ₨1,629 | + 679% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$89 (₨5,183) | ₨1,521 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (₨1,001) | ₨509 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.48 (₨261) | ₨181 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨517) | ₨187 | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$659 (₨38,339) | ₨38,098 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (₨30) | ₨4.97 | + 495% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (₨4,032) | ₨1,484 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (₨2,110) | ₨269 | + 684% | |
| TOTAL | + 241% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,020 prices entered by 2,268 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 241% more expensive than in India
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