- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Bangalore
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangalore, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (C$2.07) | C$15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$3.76) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨155 (C$2.91) | C$5.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (C$0.82) | C$2.17 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (C$1.02) | C$4.84 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (C$0.91) | C$2.90 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨225 (C$4.22) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨156 (C$2.94) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (C$0.51) | C$3.31 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (C$1.73) | C$3.07 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (C$9) | C$16 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (C$1.45) | C$2.51 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (C$0.69) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨34,851 (C$655) | C$1,576 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,574 (C$406) | C$1,122 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,375 (C$63) | C$109 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,742 (C$258) | C$1,019 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,306 (C$156) | C$774 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,856 (C$54) | C$66 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,187 (C$22) | C$40 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,541 (C$668) | C$377 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,724 (C$183) | C$98 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨436 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨401 (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,302 (C$43) | C$59 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,504 (C$47) | C$40 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,388 (C$64) | C$93 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,755 (C$52) | C$92 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (C$15,040) | C$22,749 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.40) | C$1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (C$23) | C$65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨197 (C$3.71) | C$31 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 (C$2.16) | C$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨243 (C$4.57) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨4,201 (C$79) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨231 (C$4.35) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨159 (C$2.99) | C$3.72 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (C$4.28) | C$2.83 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (C$2.57) | C$3.09 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (C$1.28) | C$2.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨293 (C$5.50) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,410 (C$27) | C$46 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,912 (C$36) | C$101 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨650 (C$12) | C$87 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨565 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨90 (C$1.68) | C$5.53 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨218 (C$4.09) | C$5.67 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨37,018 (C$696) | C$549 | + 27% | |
| 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$28) | C$35 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (C$3.76) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,011
(₨106,948)
in Bangalore.
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