Cost of living in Nagercoil, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Nagercoil (India) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 (C$5.19) | C$20 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨212 (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (C$1.21) | C$5.78 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (C$0.96) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (C$1.04) | C$4.18 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨18 (C$0.31) | C$3.04 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 (C$3.46) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (C$0.38) | C$3.76 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨120 (C$2.08) | C$3.41 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨150 (C$2.60) | C$19 | - 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 (C$1.04) | C$2.48 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (C$0.43) | C$1.93 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Nagercoil (India) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,136 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨7,000 (C$121) | C$1,241 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 (C$26) | C$133 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨12,144 (C$210) | C$1,120 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨5,331 (C$92) | C$806 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (C$35) | C$66 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨4,000 (C$69) | C$54 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,000 (C$1,039) | C$311 | + 234% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,000 (C$156) | C$97 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (C$9) | C$25 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Nagercoil (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (C$43) | C$60 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$39 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (C$52) | C$98 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Nagercoil (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 (C$14,716) | C$22,935 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (C$1.21) | C$1.39 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,053 (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Nagercoil (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (C$0.87) | C$8 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (C$1.73) | C$22 | - 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (C$1.73) | C$6 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨150 (C$2.60) | C$3.85 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (C$2.08) | C$4.28 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (C$1.73) | C$3.11 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (C$0.87) | C$2.46 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨120 (C$2.08) | C$20 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Nagercoil (India) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (C$17) | C$52 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 (C$4.33) | C$26 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (C$17) | C$96 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,000 (C$17) | C$9 | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨250 (C$4.33) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (C$5.19) | C$7 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨500 (C$9) | C$35 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨100 (C$1.73) | C$11 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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