Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨687 (C$12) | C$20 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨319 (C$5.52) | C$10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (C$2.79) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (C$1.11) | C$1.98 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (C$1.48) | C$4.18 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (C$0.79) | C$3.04 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨224 (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (C$3.14) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (C$0.61) | C$3.76 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (C$2.49) | C$3.41 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (C$1.53) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (C$0.62) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,703 (C$1,138) | C$2,136 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (C$843) | C$1,241 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (C$127) | C$133 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (C$729) | C$1,120 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (C$477) | C$806 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (C$58) | C$66 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (C$12) | C$54 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (C$502) | C$311 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (C$179) | C$97 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨478 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨195 (C$3.38) | C$25 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (C$39) | C$60 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,447 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,810 (C$66) | C$98 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (C$12,885) | C$22,935 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (C$1.46) | C$1.39 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (C$13) | C$67 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨183 (C$3.17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (C$1.42) | C$8 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (C$3.42) | C$22 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (C$12) | C$77 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (C$5.18) | C$6 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (C$4.02) | C$3.85 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (C$5.10) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (C$3.13) | C$3.11 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (C$1.29) | C$2.46 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (C$4.87) | C$20 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (C$23) | C$52 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨531 (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,718 (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (C$18) | C$9 | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨323 (C$5.59) | C$5.42 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (C$5.02) | C$7 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,974 (C$536) | C$647 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (C$0.65) | C$0.83 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,844 (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,265 (₨188,580) in Mumbai.
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