Cost of living in Madras (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Madras (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madras | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨262 (C$4.31) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨253 (C$4.16) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨166 (C$2.74) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (C$0.94) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (C$1.30) | C$4.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨53 (C$0.86) | C$3.17 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨286 (C$4.70) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨192 (C$3.16) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (C$0.62) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨142 (C$2.34) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (C$14) | C$19 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (C$1.45) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (C$0.66) | C$1.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madras | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨26,806 (C$441) | C$2,136 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,245 (C$284) | C$1,233 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,344 (C$72) | C$124 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,559 (C$322) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,898 (C$212) | C$805 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,266 (C$54) | C$66 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨652 (C$11) | C$54 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,647 (C$505) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,075 (C$232) | C$97 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨525 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨227 (C$3.74) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madras | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,437 (C$40) | C$60 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,435 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,474 (C$57) | C$98 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,851 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madras | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,000,470 (C$16,473) | C$22,942 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨101 (C$1.67) | C$1.40 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,137 (C$19) | C$67 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨215 (C$3.53) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Madras | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (C$2.14) | C$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨484 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (C$16) | C$77 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨323 (C$5.32) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 (C$2.71) | C$3.85 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨195 (C$3.21) | C$4.33 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (C$2.52) | C$3.16 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨63 (C$1.03) | C$2.46 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (C$4.51) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Madras | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,232 (C$20) | C$51 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨439 (C$7) | C$27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,530 (C$25) | C$135 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,209 (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨549 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨170 (C$2.80) | C$5.42 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨291 (C$4.79) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,234 (C$712) | C$647 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,690 (C$28) | C$37 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨309 (C$5.08) | C$11 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 313 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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