Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 74.3% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 78.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in India are 88.5% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 78.3% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 73.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 46.8% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (1,607.79 ₹) |
3.11 A$ (200.00 ₹) |
-87.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (7,717.38 ₹) |
17.10 A$ (1,100.00 ₹) |
-85.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (964.67 ₹) |
5.44 A$ (350.00 ₹) |
-63.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.00 A$ (707.43 ₹) |
2.64 A$ (170.00 ₹) |
-76.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.00 A$ (707.43 ₹) |
4.66 A$ (300.00 ₹) |
-57.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.50 A$ (354.00 ₹) |
2.51 A$ (161.11 ₹) |
-54.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.11 A$ (264.15 ₹) |
0.60 A$ (38.30 ₹) |
-85.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.35 A$ (215.28 ₹) |
0.23 A$ (14.72 ₹) |
-93.2 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.48 A$ (159.41 ₹) |
0.94 A$ (60.77 ₹) |
-61.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.49 A$ (224.60 ₹) |
0.61 A$ (39.34 ₹) |
-82.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.42 A$ (91.35 ₹) |
0.43 A$ (27.78 ₹) |
-69.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.04 A$ (452.47 ₹) |
1.31 A$ (83.98 ₹) |
-81.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.35 A$ (408.43 ₹) |
3.10 A$ (199.53 ₹) |
-51.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.85 A$ (375.92 ₹) |
1.88 A$ (120.83 ₹) |
-67.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.53 A$ (612.69 ₹) |
3.51 A$ (225.91 ₹) |
-63.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.28 A$ (146.62 ₹) |
1.28 A$ (82.59 ₹) |
-43.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.94 A$ (124.73 ₹) |
0.44 A$ (28.43 ₹) |
-77.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.07 A$ (132.88 ₹) |
0.66 A$ (42.48 ₹) |
-68.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.14 A$ (201.93 ₹) |
0.33 A$ (21.42 ₹) |
-89.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.77 A$ (113.74 ₹) |
0.24 A$ (15.48 ₹) |
-86.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.50 A$ (96.41 ₹) |
0.27 A$ (17.32 ₹) |
-82.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.53 A$ (227.31 ₹) |
0.68 A$ (43.83 ₹) |
-80.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.45 A$ (157.28 ₹) |
0.45 A$ (28.86 ₹) |
-81.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (1,286.23 ₹) |
10.88 A$ (700.00 ₹) |
-45.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.95 A$ (446.75 ₹) |
2.49 A$ (159.95 ₹) |
-64.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.33 A$ (471.43 ₹) |
3.96 A$ (254.69 ₹) |
-46.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (3,215.58 ₹) |
5.44 A$ (350.00 ₹) |
-89.1 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.50 A$ (289.40 ₹) |
0.39 A$ (25.00 ₹) |
-91.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
130.43 A$ (8,388.46 ₹) |
12.44 A$ (800.00 ₹) |
-90.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.10 A$ (327.99 ₹) |
1.24 A$ (80.00 ₹) |
-75.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (258.75 ₹) |
0.63 A$ (40.23 ₹) |
-84.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.00 A$ (3,730.07 ₹) |
2.33 A$ (150.00 ₹) |
-96.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.81 A$ (116.52 ₹) |
1.59 A$ (102.26 ₹) |
-12.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
40,000.00 A$ (2,572,460.51 ₹) |
18,659.18 A$ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
-53.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
38,225.38 A$ (2,458,332.14 ₹) |
30,151.87 A$ (1,939,112.26 ₹) |
-21.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
278.44 A$ (17,906.59 ₹) |
55.20 A$ (3,550.05 ₹) |
-80.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.30 A$ (2,656.13 ₹) |
5.28 A$ (339.63 ₹) |
-87.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
82.05 A$ (5,276.62 ₹) |
10.51 A$ (675.62 ₹) |
-87.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
75.66 A$ (4,866.00 ₹) |
21.25 A$ (1,366.88 ₹) |
-71.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.73 A$ (1,718.85 ₹) |
10.41 A$ (669.47 ₹) |
-61.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 A$ (1,286.23 ₹) |
4.66 A$ (300.00 ₹) |
-76.7 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,988.29 A$ (192,181.18 ₹) |
86.19 A$ (5,543.31 ₹) |
-97.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
25,491.38 A$ (1,639,389.34 ₹) |
2,508.60 A$ (161,331.66 ₹) |
-90.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
110.00 A$ (7,074.31 ₹) |
33.84 A$ (2,176.31 ₹) |
-69.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
77.58 A$ (4,989.29 ₹) |
35.70 A$ (2,295.85 ₹) |
-54.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.31 A$ (10,309.71 ₹) |
60.78 A$ (3,909.06 ₹) |
-62.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
173.74 A$ (11,173.54 ₹) |
44.34 A$ (2,851.72 ₹) |
-74.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,166.32 A$ (139,319.16 ₹) |
217.69 A$ (14,000.14 ₹) |
-90.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,711.51 A$ (110,069.78 ₹) |
139.61 A$ (8,978.54 ₹) |
-91.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,649.37 A$ (234,696.49 ₹) |
501.37 A$ (32,243.54 ₹) |
-86.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,726.67 A$ (175,356.45 ₹) |
319.97 A$ (20,578.07 ₹) |
-88.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
991.57 A$ (63,769.54 ₹) |
170.31 A$ (10,953.16 ₹) |
-82.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
739.71 A$ (47,571.76 ₹) |
88.83 A$ (5,712.77 ₹) |
-88.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,601.12 A$ (360,216.44 ₹) |
645.46 A$ (41,510.21 ₹) |
-88.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.96 | 8.99 | +50.8 % |
| Last update: | 6 March 2026 | 6 March 2026 | |
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