Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨454 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨287 (C$5.27) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (C$2.96) | C$5.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (C$1.38) | C$4.48 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (C$0.77) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (C$4.22) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (C$2.86) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (C$0.54) | C$3.76 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨164 (C$3.01) | C$3.41 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨748 (C$14) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (C$1.60) | C$2.48 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨79,842 (C$1,468) | C$2,136 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,760 (C$713) | C$1,241 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,002 (C$147) | C$133 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨49,878 (C$917) | C$1,120 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨25,129 (C$462) | C$806 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,440 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨815 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,875 (C$605) | C$311 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,991 (C$239) | C$97 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨438 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨366 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,601 (C$48) | C$60 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,386 (C$62) | C$39 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,679 (C$86) | C$98 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,199 (C$59) | C$117 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨957,922 (C$17,615) | C$22,935 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (C$1.42) | C$1.42 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,058 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨203 (C$3.73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (C$1.97) | C$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 (C$4.96) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨631 (C$12) | C$77 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨301 (C$5.53) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 (C$3.03) | C$3.85 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨289 (C$5.32) | C$4.28 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (C$2.82) | C$3.11 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (C$1.41) | C$2.46 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨325 (C$5.97) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (C$31) | C$52 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨607 (C$11) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,975 (C$36) | C$117 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,805 (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,159 (C$21) | C$9 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨317 (C$5.82) | C$5.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨318 (C$5.85) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,738 (C$657) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,617 (C$67) | C$35 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨281 (C$5.16) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,558 (₨193,501) in Mumbai.
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