Australia vs India
Australia is about 73% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Australia India
Price level (US=100) 90.9 24.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $11,160
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $11,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 5.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia India
Housing & utilities 257 29
Food 148 58
Transport 136 62
Restaurants & hotels 187 39
Health 194 23
Communication 115 27
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia India
Quality-of-life score 96/100 75/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 2.8
Internet users 96% 70%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than India?
Australia is more expensive: about 73% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in India?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $27,000 in India, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or India?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 75 out of 100.
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