- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Rajkot
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rajkot, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rajkot (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨125 (C$2.39) | C$15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨325 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (C$1.91) | C$5.69 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (C$1.02) | C$2.17 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 (C$1.15) | C$4.84 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.79) | C$2.90 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨112 (C$2.14) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨143 (C$2.73) | C$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨50 (C$0.96) | C$3.31 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨150 (C$2.87) | C$3.07 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨650 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨78 (C$1.49) | C$2.51 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (C$0.45) | C$2.07 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Rajkot (India) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,000 (C$364) | C$1,576 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (C$191) | C$1,122 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,236 (C$24) | C$109 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨5,500 (C$105) | C$1,019 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨3,000 (C$57) | C$774 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨618 (C$12) | C$66 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨967 (C$19) | C$40 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,229 (C$675) | C$377 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,280 (C$197) | C$98 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨297 (C$5.69) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨450 (C$9) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,667 (C$51) | C$59 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨750 (C$14) | C$40 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (C$67) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (C$48) | C$92 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,100,000 (C$21,063) | C$22,749 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (C$1.32) | C$1.26 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨787 (C$15) | C$65 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨348 (C$7) | C$31 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨92 (C$1.77) | C$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨147 (C$2.82) | C$20 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨251 (C$4.81) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 (C$3.16) | C$3.72 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨284 (C$5.43) | C$2.83 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨144 (C$2.75) | C$3.09 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (C$1.38) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (C$5.37) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨671 (C$13) | C$46 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨430 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨600 (C$11) | C$87 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨185 (C$3.55) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨110 (C$2.11) | C$5.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨112 (C$2.15) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨80,000 (C$1,532) | C$549 | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,400 (C$27) | C$35 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨225 (C$4.31) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 541 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rajkot (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,150
(₨112,298)
in Rajkot.
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