Cost of living in Thane, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Thane (India) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨844 (C$15) | C$20 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (C$4.98) | C$10 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 (C$2.13) | C$5.78 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (C$1.11) | C$4.18 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (C$0.64) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨274 (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (C$2.89) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.41) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (C$2.38) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨588 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 (C$1.26) | C$2.48 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (C$0.53) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Thane (India) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,699 (C$599) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,512 (C$388) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,414 (C$93) | C$133 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,166 (C$365) | C$1,120 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,897 (C$223) | C$806 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,613 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨800 (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,364 (C$610) | C$311 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,424 (C$266) | C$97 | + 175% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨548 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Thane (India) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,258 (C$39) | C$60 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,459 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,268 (C$56) | C$98 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,619 (C$45) | C$117 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Thane (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨830,309 (C$14,329) | C$22,935 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (C$1.43) | C$1.39 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨945 (C$16) | C$67 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨189 (C$3.27) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Thane (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (C$1.76) | C$8 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨461 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨591 (C$10) | C$77 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨260 (C$4.49) | C$6 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (C$3.15) | C$3.85 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (C$3.12) | C$4.28 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (C$2.15) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (C$1.36) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨216 (C$3.73) | C$20 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Thane (India) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨923 (C$16) | C$52 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨496 (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,737 (C$30) | C$117 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,000 (C$35) | C$96 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨483 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨222 (C$3.83) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (C$3.66) | C$7 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,595 (C$614) | C$647 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (C$0.35) | C$0.83 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,228 (C$38) | C$35 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨251 (C$4.34) | C$11 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thane (India) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,749 (₨159,309) in Thane.
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