Cost of living in Madras, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madras (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨251 (C$4.64) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨253 (C$4.70) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (C$2.68) | C$5.84 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.97) | C$1.85 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨69 (C$1.27) | C$4.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (C$0.63) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨173 (C$3.20) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (C$2.52) | C$4.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (C$0.70) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (C$2.36) | C$3.41 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨669 (C$12) | C$18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (C$1.50) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (C$0.65) | C$1.93 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨27,053 (C$501) | C$2,136 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,434 (C$323) | C$1,241 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,318 (C$80) | C$133 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,994 (C$333) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,865 (C$220) | C$806 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,044 (C$75) | C$66 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨734 (C$14) | C$50 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,988 (C$519) | C$322 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,485 (C$213) | C$96 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨357 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨185 (C$3.42) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,833 (C$34) | C$61 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,602 (C$48) | C$38 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,256 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,468 (C$46) | C$112 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨943,055 (C$17,471) | C$22,935 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.37) | C$1.39 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,241 (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨181 (C$3.36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (C$1.78) | C$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨251 (C$4.64) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (C$19) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨284 (C$5.27) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (C$3.36) | C$3.78 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨189 (C$3.50) | C$4.28 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (C$3.35) | C$3.11 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (C$1.20) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨221 (C$4.09) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,265 (C$23) | C$50 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨365 (C$7) | C$27 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,572 (C$29) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,631 (C$30) | C$94 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨727 (C$13) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨154 (C$2.86) | C$5.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨285 (C$5.28) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,678 (C$717) | C$647 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.36 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,821 (C$34) | C$36 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (C$4.75) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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