- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Surat
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat (India) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨341 (C$7) | C$14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨231 (C$4.53) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 (C$2.54) | C$5.67 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (C$0.98) | C$2.40 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (C$1.29) | C$4.13 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (C$0.69) | C$2.54 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨167 (C$3.27) | C$9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨97 (C$1.90) | C$3.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (C$0.35) | C$3.02 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨131 (C$2.58) | C$2.26 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨898 (C$18) | C$15 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (C$1.57) | C$2.18 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (C$0.48) | C$1.87 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Surat (India) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,980 (C$274) | C$1,186 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨8,803 (C$173) | C$982 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,800 (C$35) | C$104 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,273 (C$280) | C$919 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,383 (C$243) | C$695 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,663 (C$33) | C$64 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨885 (C$17) | C$39 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,489 (C$755) | C$393 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,560 (C$227) | C$111 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (C$3.92) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Surat (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,542 (C$30) | C$61 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,840 (C$36) | C$41 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,935 (C$38) | C$95 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,618 (C$32) | C$87 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Surat (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,347 (C$15,515) | C$23,851 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.46) | C$1.19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨656 (C$13) | C$47 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨121 (C$2.38) | - | - | |
| 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) | ₨83 (C$1.62) | C$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨162 (C$3.17) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨355 (C$7) | C$85 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨168 (C$3.29) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (C$3.41) | C$2.88 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 (C$2.37) | C$3.82 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨56 (C$1.10) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨63 (C$1.23) | C$2.53 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨124 (C$2.43) | C$19 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨413 (C$8) | C$45 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨347 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨627 (C$12) | C$84 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,187 (C$23) | C$89 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨623 (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨145 (C$2.83) | C$5.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (C$5.88) | C$5.43 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨15,216 (C$298) | C$141 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.76 (C$0.03) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,460 (C$29) | C$34 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (C$2.11) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surat (India) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,450
(₨73,959)
in Surat.
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