Cost of living in Punasa, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Punasa (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 (C$5.17) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨200 (C$3.45) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (C$3.45) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (C$0.86) | C$1.98 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (C$1.24) | C$4.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (C$0.34) | C$3.04 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (C$1.03) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨10 (C$0.17) | C$3.76 | - 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 (C$2.41) | C$3.41 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 (C$1.03) | C$2.48 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (C$0.17) | C$1.93 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Punasa (India) is 13% 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 | - | C$1,241 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$133 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (C$17) | C$66 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (C$12) | C$54 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨50,000 (C$862) | C$311 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,000 (C$259) | C$97 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨900 (C$16) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Punasa (India) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (C$34) | C$60 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (C$34) | C$39 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (C$69) | C$98 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (C$34) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Punasa (India) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 (C$14,658) | C$22,935 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.28) | C$1.39 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Punasa (India) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (C$2.07) | C$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨300 (C$5.17) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨70 (C$1.21) | C$3.85 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨112 (C$1.93) | C$4.28 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨80 (C$1.38) | C$3.11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (C$0.78) | C$2.46 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Punasa (India) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (C$9) | C$52 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 (C$2.07) | C$26 | - 92% | |
| 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 | ₨700 (C$12) | C$96 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 (C$2.59) | C$9 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 (C$0.69) | C$5.42 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨152 (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,000 (C$845) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (C$4.83) | C$11 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Punasa (India) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$4,052 (₨234,986) in Punasa.
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