Cost of living in Patna, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Patna (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨290 (C$4.85) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨386 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨149 (C$2.50) | C$5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (C$0.81) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (C$1.66) | C$4.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (C$0.63) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (C$2.91) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨132 (C$2.21) | C$4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (C$0.36) | C$3.76 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨103 (C$1.72) | C$3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨715 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (C$1.36) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (C$0.49) | C$1.93 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Patna (India) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,013 (C$351) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,514 (C$209) | C$1,241 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,801 (C$64) | C$133 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,831 (C$281) | C$1,120 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,008 (C$184) | C$806 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,777 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,105 (C$18) | C$54 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨34,696 (C$580) | C$311 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,335 (C$139) | C$97 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨275 (C$4.60) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨164 (C$2.74) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Patna (India) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,554 (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,663 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,367 (C$73) | C$98 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,570 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Patna (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨740,714 (C$12,389) | C$22,942 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (C$1.29) | C$1.39 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨930 (C$16) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨205 (C$3.43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Patna (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨90 (C$1.50) | C$8 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (C$3.18) | C$22 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨644 (C$11) | C$77 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨273 (C$4.57) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨186 (C$3.11) | C$3.85 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨213 (C$3.56) | C$4.28 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (C$2.47) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (C$1.01) | C$2.46 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨248 (C$4.15) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Patna (India) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨870 (C$15) | C$52 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨437 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,574 (C$26) | C$117 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,018 (C$34) | C$96 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,011 (C$17) | C$9 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (C$2.65) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨128 (C$2.14) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,316 (C$708) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨39 (C$0.65) | C$0.83 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,989 (C$33) | C$35 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (C$2.88) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 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 76 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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