- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Meerut
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Meerut (India) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Meerut (India) is 54% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | - | C$15.06 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$3.72) | C$8.06 | 54% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$6.07 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (C$0.65) | C$2.49 | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (C$1.58) | C$3.51 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (C$0.37) | C$3.64 | 90% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨195 (C$3.63) | C$6.44 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨75 (C$1.40) | C$2.92 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (C$0.47) | C$3.15 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨60 (C$1.12) | C$3.05 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (C$13.02) | C$15.81 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$2.19 | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (C$0.56) | C$2.10 | 73% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Meerut (India) is 81% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨10,000 (C$186) | C$1,452 | 87% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (C$37) | C$112 | 67% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨800 (C$14.88) | C$46 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,000 (C$372) | C$568 | 35% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨12,500 (C$233) | C$127 | 83% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (C$3.72) | C$8.93 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$22 | 91% |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Meerut (India) is 15% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨3,000 (C$56) | C$69 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,250 (C$42) | C$45 | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨4,000 (C$74) | C$95 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨4,000 (C$74) | C$104 | 28% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Meerut (India) is 12% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,389 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨30 (C$0.56) | C$1.39 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | C$76 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$20 | - |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 41% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨125 (C$2.33) | C$10.44 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6.96 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨250 (C$4.65) | C$3.77 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$5.27 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (C$3.72) | C$2.71 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (C$0.93) | C$3.00 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$23 | 92% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 5% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (C$9.30) | C$48 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (C$7.44) | C$23 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$136 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,600 (C$30) | C$105 | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨200 (C$3.72) | C$10.05 | 63% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (C$0.93) | C$4.04 | 77% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨150 (C$2.79) | C$6.04 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$130 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.32 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨15,000 (C$279) | C$52 | 433% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$9.49 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,510 prices entered by 404 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 45% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Montreal
you would need to make just about C$1,365
(₨73,387)
in Meerut.