Cost of living in Vijayawada (India) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Vijayawada (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vijayawada | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨182 (C$2.96) | C$23 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨308 (C$4.99) | C$12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨123 (C$1.99) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (C$0.93) | C$2.09 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (C$1.08) | C$4.37 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (C$0.42) | C$3.95 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨203 (C$3.29) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨240 (C$3.89) | C$4.85 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (C$0.44) | C$3.95 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (C$2.14) | C$3.64 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨922 (C$15) | C$21 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (C$1.39) | C$2.77 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (C$0.74) | C$2.11 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vijayawada | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,187 (C$263) | C$2,417 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,273 (C$183) | C$1,456 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,007 (C$49) | C$120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,067 (C$277) | C$1,347 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,986 (C$211) | C$985 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,599 (C$58) | C$69 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨874 (C$14) | C$63 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨23,442 (C$380) | C$311 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,936 (C$145) | C$140 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (C$13) | C$23 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vijayawada | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,209 (C$36) | C$57 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,281 (C$37) | C$41 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,529 (C$41) | C$105 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,295 (C$37) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vijayawada | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨954,578 (C$15,491) | C$24,609 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨90 (C$1.46) | C$1.65 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨728 (C$12) | C$60 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Vijayawada | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (C$1.54) | C$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 (C$4.39) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨209 (C$3.39) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (C$1.85) | C$4.17 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨170 (C$2.75) | C$4.59 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (C$2.45) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (C$0.85) | C$3.02 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (C$3.94) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vijayawada | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨624 (C$10) | C$55 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨288 (C$4.67) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| 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 | ₨1,173 (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨308 (C$5.00) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨104 (C$1.69) | C$4.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (C$2.88) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨14,538 (C$236) | C$647 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.58 (C$0.03) | C$0.24 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨866 (C$14) | C$37 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨210 (C$3.40) | C$13 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2024.
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