Cost of living in Mangalore, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Mangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨183 (C$3.15) | C$20 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (C$4.11) | C$10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (C$1.79) | C$5.78 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (C$0.75) | C$1.98 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (C$1.29) | C$4.18 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.70) | C$3.04 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨159 (C$2.75) | C$10 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (C$2.34) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (C$0.49) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (C$2.55) | C$3.41 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨503 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (C$1.42) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Mangalore (India) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,446 (C$387) | C$2,136 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,058 (C$277) | C$1,241 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,859 (C$101) | C$133 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,394 (C$248) | C$1,120 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,231 (C$159) | C$806 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,081 (C$70) | C$66 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨875 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,523 (C$492) | C$311 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,972 (C$155) | C$97 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨373 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨645 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,082 (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,739 (C$30) | C$39 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (C$69) | C$98 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,022 (C$52) | C$117 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Mangalore (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨801,776 (C$13,836) | C$22,935 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.29) | C$1.39 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨224 (C$3.86) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (C$1.70) | C$8 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (C$4.50) | C$22 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$77 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (C$2.17) | C$6 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨129 (C$2.23) | C$3.85 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (C$4.97) | C$4.28 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (C$2.46) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 (C$0.98) | C$2.46 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨203 (C$3.50) | C$20 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨757 (C$13) | C$52 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨359 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,464 (C$25) | C$117 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨692 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 (C$2.20) | C$5.42 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (C$3.02) | C$7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,596 (C$649) | C$647 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (C$0.02) | C$0.83 | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,497 (C$26) | C$35 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (C$3.12) | C$11 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mangalore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,599 (₨150,629) in Mangalore.
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