- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Kolkata
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (C$2.14) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$3.89) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (C$1.66) | C$6 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (C$0.86) | C$2.38 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (C$1.06) | C$4.08 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (C$0.66) | C$2.62 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (C$2.16) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (C$2.47) | C$3.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (C$0.67) | C$2.90 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (C$1.51) | C$2.89 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (C$1.60) | C$2.31 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (C$0.37) | C$1.76 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 (C$489) | C$1,186 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (C$246) | C$982 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (C$40) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (C$193) | C$919 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (C$103) | C$695 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 (C$20) | C$64 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨31,394 (C$610) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,078 (C$196) | C$111 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨237 (C$4.60) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (C$43) | C$61 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (C$31) | C$41 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (C$54) | C$95 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (C$42) | C$87 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (C$14,571) | C$22,684 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.46) | C$1.19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (C$4.86) | C$47 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨120 (C$2.33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (C$2.73) | C$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨166 (C$3.22) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨423 (C$8) | C$85 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨334 (C$6) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (C$2.88) | C$3.90 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨183 (C$3.56) | C$3.90 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨82 (C$1.60) | C$3.21 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨59 (C$1.14) | C$2.46 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨315 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 84% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨767 (C$15) | C$43 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (C$8) | C$27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨675 (C$13) | C$84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (C$10) | C$93 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨656 (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (C$1.57) | C$5.44 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (C$1.55) | C$5.57 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,906 (C$231) | C$141 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 (C$0.02) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 (C$20) | C$34 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (C$2.72) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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C$3,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,034
(₨53,238)
in Kolkata.
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