- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Bangalore
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (C$2.14) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$3.88) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨140 (C$2.72) | C$5.59 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (C$0.84) | C$2.09 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (C$1.05) | C$4.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (C$0.55) | C$2.54 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨203 (C$3.93) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (C$3.17) | C$3.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (C$0.50) | C$3.02 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (C$1.78) | C$2.26 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨76 (C$1.48) | C$2.18 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (C$0.67) | C$1.87 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (C$676) | C$1,209 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (C$419) | C$1,030 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,894 (C$76) | C$104 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (C$267) | C$919 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (C$161) | C$695 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,494 (C$48) | C$70 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (C$23) | C$39 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,109 (C$701) | C$393 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,330 (C$200) | C$111 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨392 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨192 (C$3.73) | C$24 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (C$45) | C$56 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (C$49) | C$38 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (C$53) | C$87 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (C$15,528) | C$23,851 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.41) | C$1.19 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (C$23) | C$46 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨160 (C$3.11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨110 (C$2.14) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨258 (C$5.00) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨442 (C$9) | C$80 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨299 (C$5.81) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨202 (C$3.92) | C$2.88 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (C$4.05) | C$3.82 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (C$2.78) | C$3.16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (C$1.53) | C$2.53 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨264 (C$5.12) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,392 (C$27) | C$45 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (C$12) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,042 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨650 (C$13) | C$86 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨704 (C$14) | C$9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (C$1.74) | C$5.72 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨238 (C$4.62) | C$5.57 | - 17% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨33,825 (C$657) | C$850 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.91 (C$0.02) | C$1.04 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,515 (C$29) | C$34 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,889
(₨97,298)
in Bangalore.
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