- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Thane
- Montreal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Thane (India) and Montreal (Canada)
| Food | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thane (India) is 64% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨250 (C$4.65) | C$15.06 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨300 (C$5.58) | C$8.06 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨65 (C$1.21) | C$6.07 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨34 (C$0.63) | C$2.49 | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨36 (C$0.67) | C$3.51 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨18 (C$0.33) | C$3.64 | 91% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨64 (C$1.20) | C$6.44 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨104 (C$1.94) | C$2.92 | 34% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (C$0.47) | C$3.15 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (C$2.32) | C$3.05 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (C$9.30) | C$15.82 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (C$1.11) | C$2.19 | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (C$0.67) | C$2.08 | 68% |
| Housing | 69% | ||
| Housing in Thane (India) is 69% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨11,833 (C$220) | C$1,452 | 85% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,450 (C$64) | C$112 | 43% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨583 (C$10.84) | C$46 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨62,000 (C$1,153) | C$568 | 103% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨10,000 (C$186) | C$127 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,000 (C$18.60) | C$8.93 | 108% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (C$18.60) | C$22 | 15% |
| Clothes | 49% | ||
| Clothes in Thane (India) is 49% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,300 (C$24) | C$69 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,500 (C$28) | C$45 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,925 (C$54) | C$95 | 43% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,690 (C$31) | C$104 | 70% |
| Transportation | 66% | ||
| Transportation in Thane (India) is 66% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (C$14,879) | C$22,389 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨59 (C$1.10) | C$1.39 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨563 (C$10.46) | C$76 | 86% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨91 (C$1.69) | C$20 | 92% |
| Personal Care | 51% | ||
| Personal Care in Thane (India) is 51% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨176 (C$3.27) | C$10.44 | 69% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨258 (C$4.80) | C$6.96 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨150 (C$2.79) | C$3.77 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (C$2.79) | C$5.27 | 47% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$2.71 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (C$1.86) | C$3.00 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨299 (C$5.56) | C$23 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in Thane (India) is 53% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,175 (C$22) | C$48 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨387 (C$7.19) | C$23 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨550 (C$10.23) | C$136 | 92% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (C$36) | C$105 | 66% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨400 (C$7.44) | C$10.05 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.04 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨317 (C$5.89) | C$6.04 | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,125 (C$207) | C$130 | 59% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 (C$0.02) | C$0.32 | 94% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨938 (C$17.44) | C$52 | 67% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨125 (C$2.32) | C$9.49 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,635 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Thane (India) is 63% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,750
in Montreal
you would need to make just about C$1,378
(₨74,101)
in Thane.