- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Hamilton
- Karimnagar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hamilton (Canada) and Karimnagar (India)
| Food | 128% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Canada) is 128% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$17.86 (₨960) | ₨500 | 92% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.36 (₨396) | ₨230 | 72% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.42 (₨345) | ₨50 | 590% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.64 (₨142) | ₨40 | 255% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (₨222) | ₨36 | 518% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.50 (₨188) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.00 (₨430) | ₨100 | 330% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.50 (₨188) | ₨120 | 57% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.41 (₨184) | ₨60 | 206% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.33 (₨125) | ₨81 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.20 (₨1,032) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.54 (₨137) | ₨58 | 136% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.03 (₨163) | ₨50 | 226% |
| Housing | 19% | ||
| Housing in Hamilton (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,239 (₨66,626) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$264 (₨14,208) | ₨2,000 | 610% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$44 (₨2,381) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$657 (₨35,314) | ₨30,000 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$145 (₨7,777) | ₨8,000 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (₨645) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19.36 (₨1,041) | - | - |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$46 (₨2,450) | ₨4,000 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$41 (₨2,195) | ₨4,000 | 45% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$97 (₨5,228) | ₨2,500 | 109% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$97 (₨5,197) | ₨2,000 | 160% |
| Transportation | 157% | ||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Canada) is 157% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,436 (₨1,313,691) | ₨600,000 | 119% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.40 (₨75) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$71 (₨3,817) | ₨750 | 409% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$32 (₨1,717) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$23 (₨1,236) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9.00 (₨484) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.59 (₨247) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.00 (₨269) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.00 (₨215) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.08 (₨165) | ₨40 | 314% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17.50 (₨941) | ₨150 | 527% |
| Entertainment | 23% | ||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$43 (₨2,304) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (₨1,237) | ₨100 | 1137% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$93 (₨5,000) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$79 (₨4,224) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.43 (₨453) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.40 (₨290) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.93 (₨319) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$145 (₨7,806) | ₨8,900 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 (₨13.44) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$53 (₨2,857) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.67 (₨627) | ₨60 | 945% |
| TOTAL | 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨754,914
(C$14,042)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨468,750
in Karimnagar.