- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Surat
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨253 (C$4.87) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (C$3.09) | C$5.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (C$0.97) | C$2.17 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (C$1.44) | C$4.84 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨56 (C$1.08) | C$2.90 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨169 (C$3.26) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (C$2.38) | C$4.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (C$0.33) | C$3.31 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 (C$1.78) | C$3.07 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 (C$17) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (C$1.55) | C$2.51 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (C$0.51) | C$2.07 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,305 (C$276) | C$1,576 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,228 (C$178) | C$1,122 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,751 (C$34) | C$109 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,049 (C$290) | C$1,019 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,515 (C$183) | C$774 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,765 (C$34) | C$66 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨780 (C$15) | C$40 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,908 (C$730) | C$377 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,257 (C$236) | C$98 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨353 (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨335 (C$6) | C$23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,550 (C$30) | C$59 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,907 (C$37) | C$40 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,149 (C$41) | C$93 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,639 (C$32) | C$92 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,347 (C$15,246) | C$22,749 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (C$1.37) | C$1.26 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨651 (C$13) | C$65 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨174 (C$3.34) | C$31 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (C$1.59) | C$8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨157 (C$3.02) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨390 (C$8) | C$96 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨186 (C$3.58) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (C$3.61) | C$3.72 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨133 (C$2.56) | C$2.83 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨68 (C$1.30) | C$3.09 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨64 (C$1.23) | C$2.46 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨172 (C$3.32) | C$19 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨430 (C$8) | C$46 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨387 (C$7) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨716 (C$14) | C$101 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,226 (C$24) | C$87 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨213 (C$4.09) | C$9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨137 (C$2.64) | C$5.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨142 (C$2.73) | C$5.67 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,000 (C$674) | C$549 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨17 (C$0.32) | C$1.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,547 (C$30) | C$35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (C$2.07) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 340 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 61% 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$1,870
(₨97,051)
in Surat.
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