Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨303 (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (C$2.80) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (C$0.80) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (C$1.38) | C$4.18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (C$0.51) | C$3.04 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (C$3.98) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (C$2.83) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (C$0.65) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨126 (C$2.19) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨934 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (C$1.51) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (C$0.66) | C$1.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,680 (C$531) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,078 (C$400) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,134 (C$54) | C$133 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,144 (C$383) | C$1,120 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,251 (C$229) | C$806 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,770 (C$48) | C$66 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨699 (C$12) | C$54 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,156 (C$522) | C$311 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,359 (C$179) | C$97 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨364 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,315 (C$40) | C$60 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,325 (C$40) | C$39 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,386 (C$59) | C$98 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,821 (C$49) | C$117 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (C$16,625) | C$22,935 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (C$1.42) | C$1.39 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,938 (C$34) | C$67 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨236 (C$4.08) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (C$1.67) | C$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 (C$3.91) | C$22 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (C$11) | C$77 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨340 (C$5.89) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨202 (C$3.50) | C$3.85 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (C$4.61) | C$4.28 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (C$2.78) | C$3.11 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (C$1.30) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨265 (C$4.58) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,330 (C$23) | C$52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,541 (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,221 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨902 (C$16) | C$9 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨282 (C$4.89) | C$5.42 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨309 (C$5.35) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (C$568) | C$647 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (C$46) | C$35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 (C$4.60) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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