- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Quebec City
- Lucknow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Quebec City (Canada) and Lucknow (India)
| Food | 173% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 173% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$15.29 (₨822) | ₨292 | 182% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.79 (₨419) | ₨175 | 139% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$5.38 (₨289) | ₨82 | 253% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.20 (₨118) | ₨29 | 305% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.73 (₨147) | ₨48 | 206% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.50 (₨242) | ₨33 | 639% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$6.50 (₨349) | ₨138 | 153% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.97 (₨160) | ₨135 | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (₨201) | ₨46 | 336% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.40 (₨129) | ₨68 | 90% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16.71 (₨899) | ₨794 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.94 (₨104) | ₨66 | 58% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.86 (₨100) | ₨19.20 | 420% |
| Housing | 150% | ||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 150% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$893 (₨47,994) | ₨16,875 | 184% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$89 (₨4,762) | ₨4,250 | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$39 (₨2,112) | ₨708 | 198% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$620 (₨33,332) | ₨46,500 | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$80 (₨4,301) | ₨7,000 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8.75 (₨470) | ₨595 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$16 (₨860) | ₨50 | 1620% |
| Clothes | 31% | ||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$72 (₨3,853) | ₨2,460 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$48 (₨2,573) | ₨2,375 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$95 (₨5,107) | ₨2,860 | 79% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$79 (₨4,267) | ₨2,220 | 92% |
| Transportation | 181% | ||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 181% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,337 (₨1,254,618) | ₨825,000 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (₨71) | ₨66 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$76 (₨4,101) | ₨600 | 584% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$22 (₨1,163) | ₨142 | 717% |
| Personal Care | 249% | ||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 249% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$10.50 (₨564) | ₨76 | 647% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8.33 (₨448) | ₨112 | 300% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.50 (₨134) | ₨75 | 79% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$2.40 (₨129) | ₨60 | 115% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$1.68 (₨90) | ₨62 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.12 (₨114) | ₨38 | 197% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (₨1,156) | ₨150 | 671% |
| Entertainment | 199% | ||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 199% more expensive than in Lucknow (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$41 (₨2,227) | ₨783 | 184% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (₨1,244) | ₨333 | 273% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$97 (₨5,188) | ₨600 | 765% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$88 (₨4,749) | ₨1,300 | 265% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.89 (₨478) | ₨181 | 164% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.83 (₨206) | ₨50 | 312% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$4.71 (₨253) | ₨123 | 107% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$135 (₨7,244) | ₨6,000 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (₨16.13) | ₨1.20 | 1244% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$43 (₨2,304) | ₨1,000 | 130% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$7.50 (₨403) | ₨103 | 293% |
| TOTAL | 164% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 551 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2013.
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Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 164% more expensive than in Lucknow (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨247,731
(C$4,608)
in Quebec City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Lucknow.