- Cost of Living
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- Tumkur
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Cost of living in Tumkur, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Tumkur (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | C$15 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$9 | - 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨50 (C$0.96) | C$5.69 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨20 (C$0.38) | C$2.17 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨24 (C$0.46) | C$4.84 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨10 (C$0.19) | C$2.90 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$10 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨70 (C$1.34) | C$4.00 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (C$0.38) | C$3.31 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$3.07 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$16 | - 88% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨15 (C$0.29) | C$2.51 | - 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (C$0.38) | C$2.07 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Tumkur (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨5,083 (C$98) | C$1,576 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨5,000 (C$96) | C$1,122 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨500 (C$10) | C$109 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,019 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$774 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (C$19) | C$66 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (C$13) | C$40 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨50,000 (C$960) | C$377 | + 155% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$9 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$23 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 78% | |||
Clothes in Tumkur (India) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨500 (C$10) | C$59 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨500 (C$10) | C$40 | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,000 (C$19) | C$93 | - 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,000 (C$19) | C$92 | - 79% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Tumkur (India) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (C$1.32) | C$1.27 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$65 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tumkur (India) is in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Tumkur (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (C$19) | C$46 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$26 | - 93% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,000 (C$38) | C$87 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.92) | C$5.53 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨200 (C$3.84) | C$5.67 | - 32% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tumkur (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,228
(₨116,084)
in Tumkur.
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