How far does 50 lakh go in Australia if dependents are coming along?

Your Rs. 50 lakh gives your family a solid buffer in Australia, but you should treat it as a runway of roughly 7 to 9 months rather than a long term plan, since housing, groceries and childcare for dependents add up fast without a second income in the household.

Monthly Family Costs In Australia

Critical Factors For Families With Dependents

• Childcare can run AUD 120 to AUD 180 a day per child, since temporary visa holders do not get government subsidies
• School aged children on temporary visas need international tuition, ranging AUD 8,000 to AUD 13,500 per child a year
• Target regional cities like Adelaide, Perth or regional Queensland, where rent runs 20 to 30 percent lower
• Aim to secure full time work for at least one adult within the first 90 days

My Advice

Do not land in Sydney or Melbourne with dependents on a tight runway, choose a regional city instead and have your spouse actively job hunting from day one, since a household income near AUD 85,000 is what actually protects your Rs. 50 lakh from running out.