Cost of living in Patna, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Patna (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨312 (C$5.75) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨356 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 (C$2.41) | C$5.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (C$0.89) | C$1.98 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (C$1.89) | C$4.48 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (C$0.66) | C$3.04 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨193 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨125 (C$2.31) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (C$0.31) | C$3.76 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (C$1.70) | C$3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨676 (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (C$1.55) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (C$0.55) | C$1.93 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Patna (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,014 (C$406) | C$2,136 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,453 (C$230) | C$1,241 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,465 (C$64) | C$133 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,280 (C$374) | C$1,120 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,734 (C$198) | C$806 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,163 (C$58) | C$66 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,162 (C$21) | C$54 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨38,613 (C$712) | C$311 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,636 (C$233) | C$97 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨239 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨841 (C$16) | C$25 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Patna (India) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,429 (C$45) | C$60 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,729 (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,953 (C$73) | C$98 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,602 (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Patna (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨687,002 (C$12,663) | C$22,935 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.36) | C$1.42 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨963 (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨199 (C$3.66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Patna (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨87 (C$1.61) | C$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨191 (C$3.51) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (C$18) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨200 (C$3.69) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (C$3.18) | C$3.85 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨211 (C$3.90) | C$4.28 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (C$2.23) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 (C$0.90) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨300 (C$5.52) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Patna (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨851 (C$16) | C$52 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨429 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,435 (C$26) | C$117 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,850 (C$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,123 (C$21) | C$9 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨140 (C$2.57) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨154 (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,522 (C$618) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,914 (C$35) | C$35 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨161 (C$2.97) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 317 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Patna (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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