Cost of living in Rajkot, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rajkot (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨255 (C$4.72) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨244 (C$4.52) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨139 (C$2.57) | C$5.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.97) | C$1.85 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨98 (C$1.81) | C$4.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (C$0.90) | C$3.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨314 (C$5.81) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨113 (C$2.10) | C$4.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (C$0.50) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (C$2.32) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨745 (C$14) | C$18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (C$1.53) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (C$0.62) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Rajkot (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,332 (C$376) | C$2,136 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,708 (C$383) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,685 (C$50) | C$133 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,383 (C$433) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,789 (C$292) | C$806 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨978 (C$18) | C$66 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,008 (C$19) | C$50 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨35,326 (C$654) | C$322 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,530 (C$195) | C$96 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨320 (C$5.92) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨390 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,096 (C$57) | C$61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,700 (C$31) | C$38 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,597 (C$104) | C$96 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,203 (C$59) | C$112 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,029,470 (C$19,047) | C$22,935 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (C$1.28) | C$1.39 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨832 (C$15) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨136 (C$2.51) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (C$1.85) | C$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (C$5.04) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨694 (C$13) | C$77 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨269 (C$4.98) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨210 (C$3.88) | C$3.78 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (C$4.72) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (C$2.45) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨234 (C$4.34) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨735 (C$14) | C$50 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨482 (C$9) | C$27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,909 (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (C$18) | C$94 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨254 (C$4.70) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (C$2.72) | C$5.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨140 (C$2.58) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,099 (C$945) | C$647 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.17 (C$0.02) | C$0.83 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,600 (C$30) | C$36 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨196 (C$3.63) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| 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 248 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,660 (₨143,787) in Rajkot.
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