Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 264.2% higher than in India (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 330.6% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 697.0% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 326.3% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 257.3% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 85.9% higher than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 ₹ (3.31 A$) |
1,509.67 ₹ (25.00 A$) |
+654.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,200.00 ₹ (19.87 A$) |
7,246.39 ₹ (120.00 A$) |
+503.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (5.80 A$) |
905.80 ₹ (15.00 A$) |
+158.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
171.85 ₹ (2.85 A$) |
664.25 ₹ (11.00 A$) |
+286.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
300.00 ₹ (4.97 A$) |
724.64 ₹ (12.00 A$) |
+141.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
160.11 ₹ (2.65 A$) |
332.77 ₹ (5.51 A$) |
+107.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
38.57 ₹ (0.64 A$) |
246.83 ₹ (4.09 A$) |
+540.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
14.68 ₹ (0.24 A$) |
202.60 ₹ (3.36 A$) |
+1,280.4 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
60.93 ₹ (1.01 A$) |
150.23 ₹ (2.49 A$) |
+146.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
39.50 ₹ (0.65 A$) |
212.54 ₹ (3.52 A$) |
+438.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
27.84 ₹ (0.46 A$) |
86.77 ₹ (1.44 A$) |
+211.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
83.68 ₹ (1.39 A$) |
425.36 ₹ (7.04 A$) |
+408.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
200.87 ₹ (3.33 A$) |
383.18 ₹ (6.35 A$) |
+90.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
120.77 ₹ (2.00 A$) |
354.53 ₹ (5.87 A$) |
+193.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
226.30 ₹ (3.75 A$) |
573.80 ₹ (9.50 A$) |
+153.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
83.44 ₹ (1.38 A$) |
136.55 ₹ (2.26 A$) |
+63.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
28.47 ₹ (0.47 A$) |
117.07 ₹ (1.94 A$) |
+311.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
43.03 ₹ (0.71 A$) |
126.43 ₹ (2.09 A$) |
+193.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
21.22 ₹ (0.35 A$) |
188.02 ₹ (3.11 A$) |
+785.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
15.63 ₹ (0.26 A$) |
107.18 ₹ (1.77 A$) |
+585.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
17.36 ₹ (0.29 A$) |
90.84 ₹ (1.50 A$) |
+423.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
44.69 ₹ (0.74 A$) |
213.11 ₹ (3.53 A$) |
+376.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
28.97 ₹ (0.48 A$) |
146.46 ₹ (2.43 A$) |
+405.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
728.00 ₹ (12.06 A$) |
1,207.73 ₹ (20.00 A$) |
+65.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
160.11 ₹ (2.65 A$) |
415.24 ₹ (6.88 A$) |
+159.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
254.95 ₹ (4.22 A$) |
448.59 ₹ (7.43 A$) |
+76.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
350.00 ₹ (5.80 A$) |
3,019.33 ₹ (50.00 A$) |
+762.7 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
26.50 ₹ (0.44 A$) |
271.74 ₹ (4.50 A$) |
+925.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
800.00 ₹ (13.25 A$) |
8,019.34 ₹ (132.80 A$) |
+902.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
80.00 ₹ (1.32 A$) |
307.97 ₹ (5.10 A$) |
+285.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
40.23 ₹ (0.67 A$) |
242.96 ₹ (4.02 A$) |
+503.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
150.00 ₹ (2.48 A$) |
3,502.42 ₹ (58.00 A$) |
+2,234.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
102.36 ₹ (1.70 A$) |
109.70 ₹ (1.82 A$) |
+7.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₹ (19,871.95 A$) |
2,596,624.41 ₹ (43,000.00 A$) |
+116.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,941,173.72 ₹ (32,145.76 A$) |
2,310,628.27 ₹ (38,263.91 A$) |
+19.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
3,565.93 ₹ (59.05 A$) |
16,701.41 ₹ (276.57 A$) |
+368.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
339.84 ₹ (5.63 A$) |
2,505.57 ₹ (41.49 A$) |
+637.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
680.73 ₹ (11.27 A$) |
4,968.37 ₹ (82.28 A$) |
+629.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,362.02 ₹ (22.56 A$) |
4,555.96 ₹ (75.45 A$) |
+234.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
674.41 ₹ (11.17 A$) |
1,617.90 ₹ (26.79 A$) |
+139.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
300.00 ₹ (4.97 A$) |
1,207.73 ₹ (20.00 A$) |
+302.6 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
5,585.69 ₹ (92.50 A$) |
178,971.52 ₹ (2,963.76 A$) |
+3,104.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
160,458.71 ₹ (2,657.19 A$) |
1,532,292.99 ₹ (25,374.71 A$) |
+854.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,177.13 ₹ (36.05 A$) |
6,663.09 ₹ (110.34 A$) |
+206.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
2,274.59 ₹ (37.67 A$) |
4,761.57 ₹ (78.85 A$) |
+109.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,911.01 ₹ (64.77 A$) |
9,554.37 ₹ (158.22 A$) |
+144.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,859.50 ₹ (47.35 A$) |
10,567.82 ₹ (175.00 A$) |
+269.6 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,378.45 ₹ (238.11 A$) |
131,749.89 ₹ (2,181.77 A$) |
+816.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
9,332.94 ₹ (154.55 A$) |
103,613.36 ₹ (1,715.83 A$) |
+1,010.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
33,028.78 ₹ (546.96 A$) |
219,354.03 ₹ (3,632.49 A$) |
+564.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
21,009.23 ₹ (347.91 A$) |
164,932.27 ₹ (2,731.27 A$) |
+685.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
11,037.31 ₹ (182.78 A$) |
60,622.51 ₹ (1,003.91 A$) |
+449.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,726.18 ₹ (94.83 A$) |
44,199.80 ₹ (731.95 A$) |
+671.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
42,280.12 ₹ (700.16 A$) |
338,495.24 ₹ (5,605.47 A$) |
+700.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.99 | 6.00 | -33.3 % |
| Last update: | 14 January 2026 | 14 January 2026 | |
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