Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨409 (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨351 (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨175 (AU$3.22) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (AU$1.15) | AU$1.89 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (AU$1.87) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (AU$0.81) | AU$5.90 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨267 (AU$4.89) | AU$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (AU$3.57) | AU$5.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (AU$0.73) | AU$3.80 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨174 (AU$3.19) | AU$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨966 (AU$18) | AU$22 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨94 (AU$1.72) | AU$3.92 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (AU$0.80) | AU$2.28 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in India is 75% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,980 (AU$880) | AU$3,977 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,589 (AU$543) | AU$2,779 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,089 (AU$93) | AU$230 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,889 (AU$566) | AU$2,850 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨19,044 (AU$349) | AU$2,260 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,850 (AU$107) | AU$188 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨772 (AU$14) | AU$65 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,892 (AU$493) | AU$635 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,431 (AU$210) | AU$228 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨540 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,003 (AU$18) | AU$39 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in India is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,514 (AU$46) | AU$123 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,598 (AU$48) | AU$99 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (AU$74) | AU$164 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,906 (AU$53) | AU$175 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in India is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,814,710 (AU$33,272) | AU$40,257 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (AU$1.91) | AU$1.94 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (AU$28) | AU$147 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (AU$1.72) | AU$10 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (AU$4.80) | AU$23 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,182 (AU$22) | AU$86 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨391 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (AU$4.20) | AU$5.30 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (AU$4.93) | AU$9 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.39 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨99 (AU$1.81) | AU$4.38 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨322 (AU$5.91) | AU$39 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,417 (AU$26) | AU$79 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨619 (AU$11) | AU$46 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,545 (AU$28) | AU$311 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,204 (AU$40) | AU$140 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨843 (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨236 (AU$4.32) | AU$5.49 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨198 (AU$3.62) | AU$12 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,549 (AU$780) | AU$881 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.62 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.77 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,807 (AU$33) | AU$86 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (AU$5.11) | AU$46 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in Australia
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