Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨343 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨302 (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨109 (C$2.03) | C$5.84 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (C$0.88) | C$1.85 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (C$1.24) | C$4.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.76) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (C$3.75) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨142 (C$2.63) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (C$0.40) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (C$2.52) | C$3.41 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨842 (C$16) | C$18 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (C$1.65) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (C$0.44) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,934 (C$573) | C$2,136 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,819 (C$330) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,725 (C$69) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,890 (C$480) | C$1,120 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,373 (C$248) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,818 (C$52) | C$66 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨612 (C$11) | C$50 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,363 (C$563) | C$322 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,968 (C$203) | C$96 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨642 (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,286 (C$42) | C$61 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,812 (C$52) | C$38 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,239 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,319 (C$43) | C$112 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,077,110 (C$19,955) | C$22,935 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,341 (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨158 (C$2.94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨179 (C$3.32) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨221 (C$4.09) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨985 (C$18) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (C$5.17) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (C$3.42) | C$3.78 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (C$4.84) | C$4.28 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨123 (C$2.28) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (C$1.33) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨185 (C$3.42) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,350 (C$25) | C$50 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,387 (C$44) | C$117 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,264 (C$42) | C$94 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨199 (C$3.69) | C$5.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨246 (C$4.56) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,800 (C$774) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,904 (C$35) | C$36 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨227 (C$4.21) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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