Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Wollongong, Australia
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (AU$4.92) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (AU$3.01) | AU$5.33 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (AU$0.81) | AU$1.27 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (AU$1.43) | AU$5.50 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (AU$0.52) | AU$5.43 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (AU$4.25) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (AU$2.84) | AU$3.83 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.15 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (AU$2.17) | AU$4.63 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.04 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (AU$0.70) | AU$2.11 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,867 (AU$535) | AU$2,503 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (AU$404) | AU$1,686 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (AU$57) | AU$222 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (AU$366) | AU$1,936 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (AU$216) | AU$1,253 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (AU$52) | AU$190 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (AU$12) | AU$52 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (AU$557) | AU$607 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (AU$192) | AU$202 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (AU$11) | AU$28 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (AU$37) | AU$106 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (AU$38) | AU$82 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (AU$61) | AU$154 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (AU$49) | AU$132 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (AU$16,657) | AU$26,857 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.42 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (AU$32) | AU$82 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (AU$3.80) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (AU$1.71) | AU$10 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (AU$4.63) | AU$25 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (AU$11) | AU$64 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (AU$3.45) | AU$4.88 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (AU$4.61) | AU$5.71 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.52 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (AU$1.38) | AU$3.34 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (AU$4.19) | AU$27 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (AU$21) | AU$45 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (AU$9) | AU$31 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (AU$21) | AU$237 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (AU$36) | AU$101 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (AU$4.77) | AU$4.32 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (AU$4.74) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (AU$569) | AU$575 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.65 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (AU$46) | AU$57 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (AU$4.23) | AU$19 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,900 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$2,681 (₨154,583) in Bangalore.
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