- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Madras
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madras, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madras (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 (C$1.55) | C$14 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨249 (C$5.14) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (C$1.98) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (C$1.00) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (C$1.01) | C$4.08 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 (C$0.49) | C$2.62 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (C$2.71) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (C$3.26) | C$3.73 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (C$1.27) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (C$2.06) | C$2.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (C$8) | C$16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (C$1.46) | C$2.31 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (C$0.53) | C$1.76 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 (C$564) | C$1,186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 (C$349) | C$982 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 (C$230) | C$919 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 (C$145) | C$695 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 (C$29) | C$64 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,856 (C$781) | C$392 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,232 (C$232) | C$111 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨417 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨110 (C$2.27) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 (C$44) | C$61 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 (C$30) | C$41 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (C$68) | C$95 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 (C$49) | C$87 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 (C$16,204) | C$22,684 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.51) | C$1.19 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (C$21) | C$47 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨181 (C$3.74) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (C$1.99) | C$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨155 (C$3.20) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨405 (C$8) | C$85 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨176 (C$3.63) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨197 (C$4.06) | C$3.90 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨168 (C$3.47) | C$3.21 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (C$1.74) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 (C$4.74) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨773 (C$16) | C$43 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 (C$5.37) | C$27 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,112 (C$23) | C$84 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (C$10) | C$93 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,178 (C$24) | C$9 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 (C$1.60) | C$5.44 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (C$2.06) | C$5.57 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨13,335 (C$275) | C$141 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (C$0.02) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 (C$24) | C$34 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 (C$3.10) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,568
(₨75,952)
in Madras.
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