Cost of living in Mangalore, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨183 (C$3.40) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (C$4.44) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (C$1.93) | C$5.78 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (C$0.85) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (C$1.32) | C$4.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (C$0.62) | C$3.04 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨159 (C$2.97) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (C$2.44) | C$4.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (C$0.52) | C$3.76 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (C$2.75) | C$3.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨520 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (C$1.54) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (C$0.62) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Mangalore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,446 (C$418) | C$2,136 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,058 (C$299) | C$1,241 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,859 (C$109) | C$133 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,394 (C$268) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,231 (C$172) | C$806 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,081 (C$76) | C$66 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨875 (C$16) | C$54 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,567 (C$588) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,972 (C$167) | C$97 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨373 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨645 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,191 (C$41) | C$60 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,739 (C$32) | C$39 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (C$75) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,351 (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mangalore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨801,776 (C$14,943) | C$22,935 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.37) | C$1.39 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨223 (C$4.16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (C$1.84) | C$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (C$4.85) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$77 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (C$2.34) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨129 (C$2.41) | C$3.85 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (C$5.36) | C$4.28 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (C$2.65) | C$3.11 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (C$1.14) | C$2.46 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨203 (C$3.78) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨757 (C$14) | C$52 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨358 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,464 (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (C$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨692 (C$13) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 (C$2.38) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (C$3.26) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,539 (C$700) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 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 | ₨1,496 (C$28) | C$35 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (C$3.37) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 325 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,709 (₨145,346) in Mangalore.
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