Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨406 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨307 (C$5.00) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨190 (C$3.10) | C$5.78 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (C$0.83) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨97 (C$1.58) | C$4.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (C$0.65) | C$3.17 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (C$3.96) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 (C$3.26) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (C$0.61) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (C$2.53) | C$3.41 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,139 (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (C$1.41) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨48 (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,842 (C$747) | C$2,136 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,639 (C$434) | C$1,257 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,380 (C$71) | C$124 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨31,702 (C$516) | C$1,120 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨19,696 (C$321) | C$805 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,997 (C$65) | C$66 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨807 (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,034 (C$457) | C$311 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,432 (C$219) | C$97 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨604 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨524 (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,519 (C$41) | C$60 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,362 (C$38) | C$39 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,057 (C$66) | C$98 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,139 (C$51) | C$117 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,164,000 (C$18,964) | C$22,942 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (C$1.77) | C$1.67 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,992 (C$32) | C$67 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨242 (C$3.94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨152 (C$2.47) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨307 (C$5.01) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨787 (C$13) | C$77 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨368 (C$6) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨261 (C$4.26) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (C$4.40) | C$4.33 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 (C$3.19) | C$3.16 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (C$1.25) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨297 (C$4.83) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,906 (C$31) | C$51 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨704 (C$11) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,974 (C$32) | C$135 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,862 (C$30) | C$96 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (C$10) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨281 (C$4.58) | C$5.42 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (C$2.85) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (C$684) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.04 (C$0.02) | C$0.24 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,602 (C$26) | C$37 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨224 (C$3.65) | C$11 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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