- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Mathura
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mathura, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Mathura (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 (C$5.74) | C$15 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨322 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$5.69 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (C$0.86) | C$2.17 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨133 (C$2.55) | C$4.84 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (C$0.82) | C$2.90 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 (C$4.76) | C$10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (C$1.77) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (C$0.32) | C$3.31 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.07 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨400 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨61 (C$1.17) | C$2.51 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (C$0.38) | C$2.07 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Mathura (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨5,083 (C$97) | C$1,576 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,122 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,223 (C$23) | C$109 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨3,000 (C$57) | C$1,019 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$774 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨834 (C$16) | C$66 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨467 (C$9) | C$40 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨17,228 (C$330) | C$377 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (C$5.75) | C$9 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Mathura (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨600 (C$11) | C$59 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (C$19) | C$40 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (C$10) | C$93 | - 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨500 (C$10) | C$92 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Mathura (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 (C$16,284) | C$22,749 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (C$1.39) | C$1.26 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨350 (C$7) | C$65 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Mathura (India) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨67 (C$1.28) | C$8 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨50 (C$0.96) | C$20 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨166 (C$3.17) | C$3.72 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨140 (C$2.68) | C$2.83 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨32 (C$0.62) | C$2.46 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$19 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Mathura (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$46 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨300 (C$5.75) | C$101 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (C$10) | C$87 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.53 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
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 | ₨800 (C$15) | C$35 | - 56% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mathura (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,100
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,203
(₨115,010)
in Mathura.
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