- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Madras
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madras, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madras (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨75 (C$1.46) | C$15 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨242 (C$4.72) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨96 (C$1.87) | C$5.69 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (C$0.99) | C$2.05 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 (C$0.96) | C$4.81 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨24 (C$0.47) | C$2.90 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨131 (C$2.56) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (C$3.08) | C$4.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (C$1.20) | C$3.34 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (C$1.95) | C$3.36 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨74 (C$1.44) | C$2.41 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (C$0.50) | C$2.01 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,333 (C$534) | C$1,651 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,893 (C$330) | C$1,142 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,848 (C$56) | C$102 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,161 (C$218) | C$1,038 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,018 (C$137) | C$779 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,424 (C$28) | C$66 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,343 (C$26) | C$39 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,124 (C$647) | C$351 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,983 (C$234) | C$86 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (C$3.90) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,130 (C$42) | C$59 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,467 (C$29) | C$40 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (C$64) | C$93 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,371 (C$46) | C$92 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨785,000 (C$15,325) | C$22,749 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.42) | C$1.27 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (C$20) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨185 (C$3.62) | C$31 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨119 (C$2.32) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 (C$3.94) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨171 (C$3.34) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (C$2.79) | C$3.72 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨210 (C$4.10) | C$2.83 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (C$3.68) | C$3.09 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨58 (C$1.13) | C$2.46 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨222 (C$4.34) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,136 (C$22) | C$46 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨260 (C$5.08) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,819 (C$36) | C$101 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (C$10) | C$85 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨682 (C$13) | C$8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨78 (C$1.51) | C$5.34 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (C$1.95) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨40,465 (C$790) | C$549 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (C$0.02) | C$1.04 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,156 (C$23) | C$35 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨150 (C$2.93) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,759 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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C$5,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,111
(₨108,111)
in Madras.
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