- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Kolkata
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (C$2.09) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$3.80) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (C$1.63) | C$5.67 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (C$0.83) | C$2.40 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (C$1.04) | C$4.13 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (C$0.65) | C$2.54 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (C$2.11) | C$9 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (C$2.42) | C$3.55 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (C$0.65) | C$3.02 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (C$1.48) | C$2.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨83 (C$1.58) | C$2.18 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (C$0.36) | C$1.87 | - 81% | |
| 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$478) | C$1,186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (C$241) | C$982 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (C$39) | C$104 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (C$189) | C$919 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (C$101) | C$695 | - 86% | |
| 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$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨31,768 (C$604) | C$393 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,907 (C$188) | C$111 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨304 (C$5.77) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨237 (C$4.50) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (C$42) | C$61 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (C$30) | C$41 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (C$53) | C$95 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (C$41) | C$87 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (C$14,253) | C$23,851 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.43) | C$1.19 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (C$4.75) | C$47 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨148 (C$2.82) | - | - | |
| 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$2.67) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨166 (C$3.15) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨429 (C$8) | C$85 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨334 (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨158 (C$3.00) | C$2.88 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨178 (C$3.39) | C$3.82 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨82 (C$1.57) | C$3.16 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 (C$1.06) | C$2.53 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨279 (C$5.29) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨781 (C$15) | C$45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨683 (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$89 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨697 (C$13) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (C$1.54) | C$5.72 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (C$1.52) | C$5.43 | - 72% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨39,187 (C$745) | C$850 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 (C$0.02) | C$1.04 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 (C$20) | C$34 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (C$2.66) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,315
(₨69,212)
in Kolkata.
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