Cost of living in Kharagpur (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Kharagpur (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kharagpur (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨255 (C$4.28) | C$20 | 79% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨212 (C$3.56) | C$10 | 64% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨130 (C$2.18) | C$5.78 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨45 (C$0.75) | C$1.98 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨60 (C$1.01) | C$4.18 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨30 (C$0.50) | C$3.04 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨348 (C$5.84) | C$10 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨100 (C$1.68) | C$4.24 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨17 (C$0.28) | C$3.76 | 92% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨77 (C$1.29) | C$3.41 | 62% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨628 (C$11) | C$19 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨72 (C$1.21) | C$2.48 | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨50 (C$0.84) | C$1.93 | 57% |
| Housing in Kharagpur (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kharagpur (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨25,413 (C$427) | C$2,136 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨10,086 (C$169) | C$1,241 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | C$133 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | C$1,120 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | C$806 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | C$66 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨1,200 (C$20) | C$54 | 63% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨30,000 (C$504) | C$311 | 62% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨17,000 (C$285) | C$97 | 195% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨780 (C$13) | C$10 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | C$25 | - |
| Clothes in Kharagpur (India) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kharagpur (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨3,000 (C$50) | C$60 | 17% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨1,300 (C$22) | C$39 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨2,500 (C$42) | C$98 | 57% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨1,300 (C$22) | C$117 | 81% |
| Transportation in Kharagpur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kharagpur (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨360,000 (C$6,044) | C$22,942 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨71 (C$1.20) | C$1.39 | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨720 (C$12) | C$67 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Kharagpur (India) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kharagpur (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨48 (C$0.81) | C$8 | 90% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | C$22 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | C$77 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | C$6 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨194 (C$3.25) | C$3.85 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨1,100 (C$18) | C$4.28 | 331% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨238 (C$4.00) | C$3.11 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨20 (C$0.34) | C$2.46 | 86% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | C$20 | - |
| Entertainment in Kharagpur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kharagpur (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨760 (C$13) | C$52 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨396 (C$7) | C$26 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$117 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,000 (C$17) | C$96 | 83% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨500 (C$8) | C$9 | 10% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨100 (C$1.68) | C$5.42 | 69% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨175 (C$2.94) | C$7 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨38,790 (C$651) | C$647 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨1.50 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | 97% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,500 (C$42) | C$35 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨170 (C$2.85) | C$11 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,909 (₨173,255) in Kharagpur.