- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Mumbai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mumbai, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨138 (C$2.62) | C$15 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨155 (C$2.94) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨151 (C$2.85) | C$5.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨28 (C$0.52) | C$2.17 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (C$1.33) | C$4.84 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (C$0.93) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨94 (C$1.78) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (C$2.90) | C$4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.46) | C$3.31 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨63 (C$1.19) | C$3.07 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨824 (C$16) | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨78 (C$1.48) | C$2.51 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (C$0.37) | C$2.07 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,812 (C$375) | C$1,576 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨41,230 (C$781) | C$1,122 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,819 (C$110) | C$109 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,724 (C$1,017) | C$1,019 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,683 (C$486) | C$774 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,079 (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨732 (C$14) | C$40 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,128 (C$646) | C$377 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,274 (C$195) | C$98 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨341 (C$6) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨708 (C$13) | C$23 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,692 (C$51) | C$59 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,132 (C$59) | C$40 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,083 (C$77) | C$93 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,660 (C$69) | C$92 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨827,425 (C$15,668) | C$22,749 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (C$0.90) | C$1.27 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨399 (C$8) | C$65 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨203 (C$3.85) | C$31 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨105 (C$1.99) | C$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (C$3.61) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,129 (C$21) | C$96 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨293 (C$5.55) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (C$3.47) | C$3.72 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (C$4.19) | C$2.83 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨128 (C$2.42) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (C$1.57) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨350 (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (C$26) | C$46 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨533 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,495 (C$28) | C$101 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨561 (C$11) | C$87 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨728 (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨209 (C$3.97) | C$5.53 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨82 (C$1.55) | C$5.67 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,963 (C$681) | C$549 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.46 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,262 (C$62) | C$35 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨129 (C$2.45) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,400 prices entered by 668 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,211
(₨116,780)
in Mumbai.
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