Cost of living in Madras, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Madras (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨260 (C$4.48) | C$20 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨204 (C$3.51) | C$10 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨156 (C$2.69) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (C$1.04) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨90 (C$1.56) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (C$0.63) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨281 (C$4.85) | C$10 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨179 (C$3.08) | C$4.24 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (C$0.68) | C$3.76 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 (C$2.24) | C$3.41 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨919 (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨79 (C$1.36) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (C$0.59) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Madras (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,546 (C$372) | C$2,136 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,938 (C$309) | C$1,241 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,987 (C$86) | C$133 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,634 (C$321) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,975 (C$189) | C$806 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,460 (C$60) | C$66 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨726 (C$13) | C$54 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,521 (C$526) | C$311 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,248 (C$177) | C$97 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨476 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨210 (C$3.63) | C$25 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Madras (India) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,595 (C$45) | C$60 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,755 (C$48) | C$39 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,478 (C$60) | C$98 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,803 (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Madras (India) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,006,610 (C$17,360) | C$22,935 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (C$1.36) | C$1.39 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,293 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨182 (C$3.15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨67 (C$1.15) | C$8 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (C$5.14) | C$22 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨971 (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨323 (C$5.57) | C$6 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨154 (C$2.65) | C$3.85 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨162 (C$2.79) | C$4.28 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨169 (C$2.91) | C$3.11 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 (C$0.94) | C$2.46 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨202 (C$3.49) | C$20 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,013 (C$17) | C$52 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨317 (C$5.46) | C$26 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,669 (C$29) | C$117 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,252 (C$22) | C$96 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨557 (C$10) | C$9 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨179 (C$3.08) | C$5.42 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨239 (C$4.12) | C$7 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,717 (C$668) | C$647 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.01 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,680 (C$29) | C$35 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (C$4.83) | C$11 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

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$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,481 (₨143,870) in Madras.
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