Cost of living in Patna, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Patna (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨314 (C$5.44) | C$20 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨371 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (C$2.71) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (C$0.84) | C$1.98 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨103 (C$1.79) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (C$0.62) | C$3.04 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (C$3.48) | C$10 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (C$2.36) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (C$0.37) | C$3.76 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 (C$1.60) | C$3.41 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨659 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (C$1.49) | C$2.48 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (C$0.46) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Patna (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,548 (C$356) | C$2,136 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,117 (C$210) | C$1,241 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,361 (C$58) | C$133 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,680 (C$289) | C$1,120 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,132 (C$193) | C$806 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,398 (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,148 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,773 (C$619) | C$311 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,810 (C$187) | C$97 | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨262 (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨151 (C$2.62) | C$25 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Patna (India) is 9% 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) | ₨2,647 (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,225 (C$73) | C$98 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,616 (C$45) | C$117 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Patna (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨701,389 (C$12,143) | C$22,935 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.31) | C$1.39 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨963 (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨204 (C$3.52) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Patna (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (C$1.54) | C$8 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (C$3.12) | C$22 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨654 (C$11) | C$77 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨234 (C$4.05) | C$6 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨186 (C$3.23) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨215 (C$3.71) | C$4.28 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 (C$0.93) | C$2.46 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨261 (C$4.52) | C$20 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Patna (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨784 (C$14) | C$52 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,574 (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,944 (C$34) | C$96 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨249 (C$4.32) | C$9 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨146 (C$2.52) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨116 (C$2.02) | C$7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,707 (C$774) | C$647 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.23 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,808 (C$31) | C$35 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨155 (C$2.68) | C$11 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

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$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,338 (₨135,020) in Patna.
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