- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Rajkot
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rajkot, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rajkot (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨125 (C$2.44) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨325 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (C$1.95) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (C$0.88) | C$2.38 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 (C$1.17) | C$4.08 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.80) | C$2.62 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨112 (C$2.18) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨143 (C$2.78) | C$3.73 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨50 (C$0.97) | C$2.90 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨150 (C$2.92) | C$2.89 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨650 (C$13) | C$16 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (C$1.38) | C$2.31 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (C$0.46) | C$1.76 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Rajkot (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,000 (C$370) | C$1,186 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (C$195) | C$982 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,236 (C$24) | C$117 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨5,500 (C$107) | C$919 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨3,000 (C$58) | C$695 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨618 (C$12) | C$64 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨967 (C$19) | C$39 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,823 (C$717) | C$392 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,263 (C$200) | C$111 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨243 (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨317 (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,667 (C$52) | C$61 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨750 (C$15) | C$41 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (C$68) | C$95 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (C$49) | C$87 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,100,000 (C$21,429) | C$22,684 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (C$1.34) | C$1.19 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨701 (C$14) | C$47 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨122 (C$2.38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨92 (C$1.80) | C$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (C$5.85) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨466 (C$9) | C$85 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨100 (C$1.94) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨138 (C$2.70) | C$3.90 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨196 (C$3.82) | C$3.90 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (C$2.73) | C$3.21 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (C$1.37) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (C$4.54) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨578 (C$11) | C$43 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨430 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨555 (C$11) | C$84 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨600 (C$12) | C$93 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨182 (C$3.55) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨110 (C$2.14) | C$5.44 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨112 (C$2.19) | C$5.57 | - 61% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨26,949 (C$525) | C$141 | + 272% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.07 (C$0.02) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,400 (C$27) | C$34 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨225 (C$4.38) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rajkot (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,404
(₨72,054)
in Rajkot.
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