Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨319 (C$5.50) | C$20 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨330 (C$5.69) | C$10 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨119 (C$2.05) | C$5.78 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (C$0.76) | C$1.98 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 (C$1.27) | C$4.18 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (C$0.72) | C$3.04 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (C$2.39) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (C$0.46) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨149 (C$2.56) | C$3.41 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (C$1.49) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (C$0.39) | C$1.93 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Kolkata (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,165 (C$434) | C$2,136 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,783 (C$255) | C$1,241 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,145 (C$71) | C$133 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,216 (C$469) | C$1,120 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,333 (C$247) | C$806 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,203 (C$55) | C$66 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨620 (C$11) | C$54 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,631 (C$511) | C$311 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,142 (C$192) | C$97 | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨642 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,069 (C$36) | C$60 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,061 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,609 (C$62) | C$98 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,478 (C$43) | C$117 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,115,320 (C$19,235) | C$22,935 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (C$1.33) | C$1.39 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,011 (C$17) | C$67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (C$2.68) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨187 (C$3.22) | C$8 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨220 (C$3.79) | C$22 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨868 (C$15) | C$77 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (C$4.81) | C$6 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (C$3.00) | C$3.85 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (C$4.22) | C$4.28 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (C$2.04) | C$3.11 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (C$1.25) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (C$3.98) | C$20 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,092 (C$19) | C$52 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨457 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,012 (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 (C$35) | C$96 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨574 (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨240 (C$4.13) | C$5.42 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨272 (C$4.70) | C$7 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,800 (C$721) | C$647 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.93 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,787 (C$31) | C$35 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (C$3.45) | C$11 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,780 (₨161,203) in Kolkata.
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