Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨379 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨285 (C$5.31) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨152 (C$2.84) | C$5.78 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (C$0.84) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (C$1.36) | C$4.18 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (C$0.63) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (C$4.50) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨171 (C$3.18) | C$4.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (C$0.62) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (C$2.26) | C$3.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 (C$16) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (C$1.56) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (C$0.69) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,799 (C$593) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,397 (C$417) | C$1,241 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,064 (C$57) | C$133 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,724 (C$461) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,241 (C$265) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,255 (C$42) | C$66 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨823 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,595 (C$626) | C$311 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,442 (C$213) | C$97 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨418 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨266 (C$4.95) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,454 (C$46) | C$60 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,528 (C$66) | C$98 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,700 (C$50) | C$117 | - 57% | |
| 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 | ₨932,615 (C$17,381) | C$22,935 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (C$1.42) | C$1.39 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,772 (C$33) | C$67 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨198 (C$3.70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (C$1.73) | C$8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨204 (C$3.80) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨876 (C$16) | C$77 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨210 (C$3.92) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (C$3.80) | C$3.85 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨257 (C$4.79) | C$4.28 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (C$2.56) | C$3.11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (C$1.31) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨292 (C$5.44) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,545 (C$29) | C$52 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨537 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,714 (C$32) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,056 (C$38) | C$96 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨243 (C$4.54) | C$5.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨226 (C$4.20) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,084 (C$579) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.56 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,117 (C$39) | C$35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨253 (C$4.72) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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