- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Calgary
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Calgary (Canada) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 213% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 213% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$18 (₨968) | ₨159 | 510% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.72 (₨415) | ₨244 | 70% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$7 (₨376) | ₨69 | 444% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (₨115) | ₨26 | 348% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.35 (₨180) | ₨37 | 382% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.99 (₨214) | ₨28 | 665% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.00 (₨430) | ₨81 | 429% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.95 (₨159) | ₨92 | 73% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.55 (₨244) | ₨40 | 511% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.57 (₨138) | ₨64 | 117% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.27 (₨1,036) | ₨1,200 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.90 (₨102) | ₨54 | 91% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (₨121) | ₨47 | 155% |
| Housing | 300% | ||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 300% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,672 (₨89,883) | ₨9,389 | 857% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$184 (₨9,873) | ₨2,133 | 363% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$42 (₨2,231) | ₨1,572 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$639 (₨34,371) | ₨50,250 | 32% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$129 (₨6,912) | ₨18,000 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13.28 (₨714) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (₨1,383) | - | - |
| Clothes | 83% | ||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is 83% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$70 (₨3,736) | ₨2,667 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$59 (₨3,158) | ₨1,700 | 86% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$92 (₨4,928) | ₨2,913 | 69% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$109 (₨5,884) | ₨1,967 | 199% |
| Transportation | 242% | ||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 242% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,911 (₨1,285,471) | ₨537,500 | 139% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (₨61) | ₨65 | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$93 (₨4,993) | ₨789 | 533% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$19.47 (₨1,047) | ₨146 | 617% |
| Personal Care | 170% | ||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 170% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.23 (₨550) | ₨140 | 293% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8.16 (₨439) | ₨142 | 210% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (₨230) | ₨100 | 130% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (₨273) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.28 (₨176) | ₨100 | 76% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.35 (₨126) | ₨35 | 261% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (₨1,538) | ₨183 | 739% |
| Entertainment | 190% | ||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 190% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$42 (₨2,246) | ₨1,007 | 123% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (₨1,351) | ₨207 | 552% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$142 (₨7,657) | ₨363 | 2012% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$87 (₨4,661) | ₨933 | 399% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7.75 (₨417) | ₨237 | 76% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.57 (₨246) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$6.16 (₨331) | ₨109 | 205% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$137 (₨7,388) | ₨8,000 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (₨14.78) | ₨1 | 1378% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$66 (₨3,548) | ₨1,340 | 165% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.64 (₨626) | ₨115 | 444% |
| TOTAL | 226% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,199 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 226% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨61,055
(C$1,136)
in Calgary
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨18,750
in Coimbatore.