Cost of living in Srinagar (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Srinagar (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Srinagar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨399 (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨440 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (C$2.77) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (C$0.78) | C$1.97 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨62 (C$1.01) | C$4.31 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.67) | C$3.89 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨176 (C$2.88) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨64 (C$1.04) | C$4.59 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (C$0.52) | C$3.65 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 (C$2.10) | C$3.41 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨414 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨101 (C$1.65) | C$2.55 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (C$0.50) | C$2.11 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Srinagar (India) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Srinagar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,208 (C$265) | C$2,291 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,728 (C$208) | C$1,332 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,203 (C$52) | C$124 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,295 (C$217) | C$1,235 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,346 (C$185) | C$875 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,805 (C$95) | C$68 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,204 (C$20) | C$54 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨38,978 (C$636) | C$311 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,918 (C$227) | C$140 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨221 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨163 (C$2.66) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Srinagar (India) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Srinagar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,342 (C$38) | C$57 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,246 (C$53) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,530 (C$58) | C$105 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,917 (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Srinagar (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Srinagar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨752,604 (C$12,287) | C$22,942 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (C$1.26) | C$1.66 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨789 (C$13) | C$67 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨416 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Srinagar (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Srinagar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨219 (C$3.58) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨148 (C$2.41) | C$22 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨561 (C$9) | C$77 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨176 (C$2.87) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨121 (C$1.98) | C$4.17 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨170 (C$2.78) | C$4.59 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨138 (C$2.26) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨76 (C$1.24) | C$2.78 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨395 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Srinagar (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Srinagar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨622 (C$10) | C$53 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨535 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,226 (C$20) | C$135 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,437 (C$23) | C$96 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨551 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨126 (C$2.06) | C$4.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨190 (C$3.09) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨64,310 (C$1,050) | C$647 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.35 (C$0.02) | C$0.24 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,141 (C$19) | C$37 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨149 (C$2.44) | C$11 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 64% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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