Cost of living in Vijayawada, India vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Vijayawada (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨209 (C$3.62) | C$20 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨247 (C$4.27) | C$10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (C$2.39) | C$5.78 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (C$0.98) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨62 (C$1.06) | C$4.18 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (C$0.45) | C$3.04 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨213 (C$3.68) | C$10 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨197 (C$3.40) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (C$0.45) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (C$2.40) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨647 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨99 (C$1.71) | C$2.48 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (C$0.74) | C$1.93 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨15,619 (C$270) | C$2,136 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,041 (C$191) | C$1,241 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,825 (C$49) | C$133 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,067 (C$295) | C$1,120 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,960 (C$224) | C$806 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,016 (C$70) | C$66 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨874 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨24,624 (C$426) | C$311 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,936 (C$155) | C$97 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,209 (C$38) | C$60 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,281 (C$39) | C$39 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,529 (C$44) | C$98 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,295 (C$40) | C$117 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨954,806 (C$16,531) | C$22,935 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (C$1.25) | C$1.39 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨970 (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (C$1.64) | C$8 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (C$4.64) | C$22 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$77 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨209 (C$3.62) | C$6 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (C$1.97) | C$3.85 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨169 (C$2.92) | C$4.28 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (C$2.59) | C$3.11 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (C$0.90) | C$2.46 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (C$4.20) | C$20 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 78% | |||
Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨638 (C$11) | C$52 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨272 (C$4.70) | C$26 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,122 (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 (C$5.98) | C$9 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨94 (C$1.63) | C$5.42 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨196 (C$3.39) | C$7 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨10,367 (C$179) | C$647 | - 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (C$0.02) | C$0.83 | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨985 (C$17) | C$35 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (C$3.69) | C$11 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2021.
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