Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Mumbai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mumbai is 67.0% lower than in Sydney (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mumbai is 66.9% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Mumbai are 66.7% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mumbai are 67.6% lower than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Mumbai are 70.2% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mumbai is 45.2% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 A$ (1,926.30 ₹) |
7.79 A$ (500.00 ₹) |
-74.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
130.00 A$ (8,347.31 ₹) |
31.15 A$ (2,000.00 ₹) |
-76.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.23 A$ (1,042.41 ₹) |
6.23 A$ (400.00 ₹) |
-61.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 A$ (642.10 ₹) |
3.89 A$ (250.00 ₹) |
-61.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.44 A$ (734.44 ₹) |
6.23 A$ (400.00 ₹) |
-45.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.44 A$ (349.55 ₹) |
3.71 A$ (237.93 ₹) |
-31.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.98 A$ (255.53 ₹) |
0.75 A$ (48.33 ₹) |
-81.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.43 A$ (220.15 ₹) |
0.23 A$ (14.86 ₹) |
-93.3 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.83 A$ (181.77 ₹) |
1.01 A$ (65.06 ₹) |
-64.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.59 A$ (230.81 ₹) |
0.67 A$ (43.28 ₹) |
-81.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.45 A$ (93.39 ₹) |
0.55 A$ (35.45 ₹) |
-62.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.05 A$ (516.86 ₹) |
1.44 A$ (92.45 ₹) |
-82.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.14 A$ (522.69 ₹) |
3.92 A$ (251.85 ₹) |
-51.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.25 A$ (401.09 ₹) |
2.40 A$ (154.03 ₹) |
-61.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.39 A$ (667.08 ₹) |
4.65 A$ (298.28 ₹) |
-55.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.26 A$ (145.06 ₹) |
1.54 A$ (98.76 ₹) |
-31.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.96 A$ (125.69 ₹) |
0.49 A$ (31.59 ₹) |
-74.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.05 A$ (131.33 ₹) |
0.87 A$ (55.61 ₹) |
-57.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.37 A$ (216.17 ₹) |
0.37 A$ (23.61 ₹) |
-89.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.79 A$ (115.04 ₹) |
0.26 A$ (16.95 ₹) |
-85.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.60 A$ (103.02 ₹) |
0.29 A$ (18.61 ₹) |
-81.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.34 A$ (214.56 ₹) |
0.92 A$ (58.86 ₹) |
-72.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.74 A$ (111.97 ₹) |
0.45 A$ (29.03 ₹) |
-74.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (1,284.20 ₹) |
10.90 A$ (700.00 ₹) |
-45.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.93 A$ (444.93 ₹) |
3.04 A$ (195.21 ₹) |
-56.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.43 A$ (477.27 ₹) |
4.75 A$ (304.75 ₹) |
-36.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (3,210.51 ₹) |
5.45 A$ (350.00 ₹) |
-89.1 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.30 A$ (340.31 ₹) |
0.31 A$ (20.00 ₹) |
-94.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
217.39 A$ (13,958.72 ₹) |
7.79 A$ (500.00 ₹) |
-96.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 A$ (321.05 ₹) |
0.47 A$ (30.00 ₹) |
-90.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (258.34 ₹) |
0.75 A$ (48.28 ₹) |
-81.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
60.00 A$ (3,852.61 ₹) |
2.34 A$ (150.00 ₹) |
-96.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.90 A$ (121.84 ₹) |
1.64 A$ (105.62 ₹) |
-13.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
44,211.50 A$ (2,838,825.18 ₹) |
23,750.15 A$ (1,525,000.00 ₹) |
-46.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
37,666.86 A$ (2,418,593.38 ₹) |
33,935.47 A$ (2,179,000.00 ₹) |
-9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
293.68 A$ (18,857.08 ₹) |
84.94 A$ (5,453.83 ₹) |
-71.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
32.34 A$ (2,076.61 ₹) |
7.02 A$ (451.06 ₹) |
-78.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
77.62 A$ (4,984.28 ₹) |
13.58 A$ (871.93 ₹) |
-82.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
102.00 A$ (6,549.43 ₹) |
38.36 A$ (2,462.88 ₹) |
-62.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
33.38 A$ (2,143.22 ₹) |
16.26 A$ (1,044.00 ₹) |
-51.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
22.50 A$ (1,444.73 ₹) |
6.23 A$ (400.00 ₹) |
-72.3 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,193.55 A$ (205,058.11 ₹) |
190.05 A$ (12,203.12 ₹) |
-94.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
37,297.75 A$ (2,394,892.55 ₹) |
6,964.12 A$ (447,166.67 ₹) |
-81.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
112.78 A$ (7,241.78 ₹) |
48.02 A$ (3,083.25 ₹) |
-57.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
90.43 A$ (5,806.83 ₹) |
46.72 A$ (2,999.95 ₹) |
-48.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
150.56 A$ (9,667.19 ₹) |
86.11 A$ (5,529.17 ₹) |
-42.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
184.55 A$ (11,849.68 ₹) |
64.14 A$ (4,118.75 ₹) |
-65.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,440.94 A$ (220,943.41 ₹) |
956.33 A$ (61,406.25 ₹) |
-72.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,399.06 A$ (154,044.06 ₹) |
529.51 A$ (34,000.00 ₹) |
-77.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,796.21 A$ (436,385.18 ₹) |
2,822.09 A$ (181,206.90 ₹) |
-58.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,007.50 A$ (257,322.01 ₹) |
1,239.68 A$ (79,600.00 ₹) |
-69.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,739.92 A$ (111,720.72 ₹) |
917.08 A$ (58,885.69 ₹) |
-47.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,035.65 A$ (66,499.24 ₹) |
370.32 A$ (23,778.09 ₹) |
-64.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Mumbai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,869.91 A$ (376,907.85 ₹) |
1,066.81 A$ (68,500.00 ₹) |
-81.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.07 | 8.52 | +40.4 % |
| Last update: | 13 February 2026 | 17 February 2026 | |
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