- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Bangalore
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (C$2.27) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$4.13) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨135 (C$2.78) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (C$0.89) | C$2.38 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (C$1.12) | C$4.08 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 (C$0.53) | C$2.62 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (C$3.79) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨167 (C$3.44) | C$3.73 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (C$0.54) | C$2.90 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (C$1.89) | C$2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 (C$1.55) | C$2.31 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (C$0.68) | C$1.76 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (C$719) | C$1,186 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (C$445) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,267 (C$88) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (C$284) | C$919 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (C$171) | C$695 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,326 (C$48) | C$64 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,388 (C$731) | C$392 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,386 (C$194) | C$111 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨363 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨231 (C$4.77) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (C$48) | C$61 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (C$70) | C$95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (C$57) | C$87 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (C$16,514) | C$22,684 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (C$1.48) | C$1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (C$25) | C$47 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (C$3.23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨109 (C$2.25) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (C$5.64) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨436 (C$9) | C$85 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨346 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (C$4.13) | C$3.90 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (C$4.49) | C$3.90 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (C$3.09) | C$3.21 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (C$1.55) | C$2.46 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨295 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,469 (C$30) | C$43 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (C$12) | C$27 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,127 (C$23) | C$84 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨650 (C$13) | C$93 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨719 (C$15) | C$9 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (C$1.85) | C$5.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (C$5.17) | C$5.57 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,949 (C$247) | C$141 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.91 (C$0.02) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,515 (C$31) | C$34 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (C$4.13) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,777
(₨86,070)
in Bangalore.
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