Cost of living in Jammu (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Jammu (India) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Jammu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨266 (C$4.41) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨311 (C$5.17) | C$13 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (C$2.40) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (C$0.97) | C$2.39 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨76 (C$1.25) | C$4.45 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (C$0.58) | C$3.95 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨123 (C$2.04) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨74 (C$1.23) | C$4.85 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (C$0.34) | C$3.95 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (C$1.90) | C$3.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨647 (C$11) | C$21 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (C$1.41) | C$2.68 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (C$0.44) | C$2.16 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Jammu (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jammu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,248 (C$353) | C$2,283 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,898 (C$231) | C$1,488 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,818 (C$63) | C$120 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,394 (C$272) | C$1,347 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,040 (C$183) | C$985 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,586 (C$93) | C$69 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨527 (C$9) | C$60 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨34,910 (C$579) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,913 (C$198) | C$140 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨788 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,523 (C$42) | C$23 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Jammu (India) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Jammu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,718 (C$45) | C$68 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,323 (C$55) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,408 (C$73) | C$108 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,951 (C$49) | C$120 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Jammu (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jammu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨748,133 (C$12,418) | C$24,609 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.22) | C$1.68 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,435 (C$24) | C$60 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jammu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨63 (C$1.04) | C$8 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (C$4.56) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨220 (C$3.65) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (C$3.84) | C$4.17 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (C$4.21) | C$4.59 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨119 (C$1.98) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨91 (C$1.51) | C$3.02 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨291 (C$4.83) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Jammu (India) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jammu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,967 (C$33) | C$61 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨422 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,209 (C$20) | C$118 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,412 (C$40) | C$107 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨172 (C$2.85) | C$4.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨181 (C$3.00) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨50 (C$0.82) | C$0.24 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,463 (C$24) | C$38 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨294 (C$4.87) | C$13 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 83 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2024.
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