Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨324 (C$5.40) | C$20 | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨327 (C$5.44) | C$10 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨127 (C$2.11) | C$5.78 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨45 (C$0.75) | C$1.98 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨80 (C$1.33) | C$4.18 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨42 (C$0.70) | C$3.04 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨190 (C$3.17) | C$10 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨123 (C$2.05) | C$4.24 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨26 (C$0.44) | C$3.76 | 88% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨147 (C$2.45) | C$3.41 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨856 (C$14) | C$19 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨87 (C$1.44) | C$2.48 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨22 (C$0.37) | C$1.93 | 81% |
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨22,904 (C$382) | C$2,136 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨14,231 (C$237) | C$1,241 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨3,814 (C$64) | C$133 | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨27,487 (C$458) | C$1,120 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨13,581 (C$226) | C$806 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,338 (C$56) | C$66 | 16% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨562 (C$9) | C$54 | 83% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨29,377 (C$490) | C$311 | 57% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨11,899 (C$198) | C$97 | 105% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨310 (C$5.17) | C$10 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨642 (C$11) | C$25 | 58% |
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,378 (C$40) | C$60 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,053 (C$34) | C$39 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨4,184 (C$70) | C$98 | 29% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,380 (C$40) | C$117 | 66% |
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨1,067,530 (C$17,795) | C$22,942 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨78 (C$1.30) | C$1.39 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨885 (C$15) | C$67 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨156 (C$2.59) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨187 (C$3.11) | C$8 | 62% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨220 (C$3.66) | C$22 | 83% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨1,025 (C$17) | C$77 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨279 (C$4.65) | C$6 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨143 (C$2.39) | C$3.85 | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨244 (C$4.07) | C$4.28 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨118 (C$1.97) | C$3.11 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨71 (C$1.18) | C$2.46 | 52% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨224 (C$3.73) | C$20 | 81% |
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,092 (C$18) | C$52 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨407 (C$7) | C$26 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,012 (C$34) | C$117 | 71% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,007 (C$33) | C$96 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨574 (C$10) | C$9 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨240 (C$3.99) | C$5.42 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨272 (C$4.54) | C$7 | 32% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨44,113 (C$735) | C$647 | 14% |
| 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 | ||
| ₨1,823 (C$30) | C$35 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨205 (C$3.42) | C$11 | 69% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,409 (₨144,493) in Kolkata.