Cost of living in Thrissur (India) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Thrissur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Thrissur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨281 (C$4.62) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨241 (C$3.96) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨81 (C$1.34) | C$5.78 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (C$0.64) | C$1.98 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (C$0.63) | C$3.17 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (C$3.12) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (C$1.88) | C$4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (C$0.55) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨112 (C$1.84) | C$3.41 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨238 (C$3.92) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (C$1.40) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (C$0.60) | C$1.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Thrissur (India) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Thrissur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,025 (C$330) | C$2,136 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,217 (C$201) | C$1,257 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,887 (C$48) | C$124 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,544 (C$239) | C$1,120 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,540 (C$173) | C$805 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,739 (C$62) | C$66 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨801 (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,544 (C$503) | C$311 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,879 (C$228) | C$97 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨377 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨134 (C$2.21) | C$25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Thrissur (India) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Thrissur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,618 (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,037 (C$66) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,158 (C$68) | C$98 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,216 (C$53) | C$117 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Thrissur (India) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Thrissur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,159,410 (C$19,083) | C$22,942 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.21) | C$1.67 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨796 (C$13) | C$67 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨224 (C$3.69) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Thrissur (India) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Thrissur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (C$2.06) | C$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (C$3.13) | C$22 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨361 (C$5.94) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨137 (C$2.25) | C$3.85 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨193 (C$3.17) | C$4.33 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨401 (C$7) | C$3.16 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (C$1.16) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨201 (C$3.31) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Thrissur (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Thrissur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨582 (C$10) | C$51 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨239 (C$3.94) | C$27 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,121 (C$18) | C$96 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨750 (C$12) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨84 (C$1.38) | C$5.42 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨120 (C$1.98) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨68,000 (C$1,119) | C$647 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 (C$0.02) | C$0.83 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,145 (C$19) | C$37 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨169 (C$2.78) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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