Cost of living in Surat, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Surat (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨289 (C$5.00) | C$20 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (C$4.82) | C$10 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (C$3.22) | C$5.78 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (C$0.96) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (C$1.21) | C$4.18 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (C$0.64) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (C$2.30) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (C$0.44) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (C$1.91) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨866 (C$15) | C$19 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (C$1.44) | C$2.48 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Surat (India) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,014 (C$347) | C$2,136 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,830 (C$239) | C$1,241 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,495 (C$61) | C$133 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,026 (C$277) | C$1,120 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,502 (C$199) | C$806 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,025 (C$35) | C$66 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (C$12) | C$54 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,485 (C$510) | C$311 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,055 (C$209) | C$97 | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨330 (C$5.72) | C$10 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨298 (C$5.16) | C$25 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Surat (India) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,038 (C$35) | C$60 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,701 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,527 (C$61) | C$98 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,824 (C$49) | C$117 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Surat (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨860,515 (C$14,898) | C$22,935 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.30) | C$1.39 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨954 (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (C$2.70) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Surat (India) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (C$2.25) | C$8 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨238 (C$4.12) | C$22 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$77 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨171 (C$2.96) | C$6 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (C$3.16) | C$3.85 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (C$3.83) | C$4.28 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (C$1.50) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (C$1.06) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨230 (C$3.99) | C$20 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Surat (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨515 (C$9) | C$52 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,265 (C$22) | C$117 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,434 (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (C$2.76) | C$5.42 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (C$2.73) | C$7 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,806 (C$499) | C$647 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,065 (C$36) | C$35 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (C$4.53) | C$11 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,541 (₨146,785) in Surat.
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