- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Vijayawada
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vijayawada, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vijayawada (India) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨214 (C$4.17) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨245 (C$4.78) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨121 (C$2.36) | C$5.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$1.06) | C$2.05 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (C$1.07) | C$4.81 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (C$0.94) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (C$4.28) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨174 (C$3.40) | C$4.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.47) | C$3.34 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨116 (C$2.27) | C$3.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨407 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (C$1.57) | C$2.41 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (C$0.68) | C$2.01 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,000 (C$312) | C$1,651 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨14,779 (C$289) | C$1,142 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,827 (C$55) | C$102 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,561 (C$226) | C$1,038 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,450 (C$263) | C$779 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,033 (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨644 (C$13) | C$39 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨26,714 (C$522) | C$351 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,529 (C$108) | C$86 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨261 (C$5.09) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨850 (C$17) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (C$44) | C$59 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,872 (C$37) | C$40 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,430 (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,062 (C$40) | C$92 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,125,430 (C$21,971) | C$22,749 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (C$1.37) | C$1.27 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,014 (C$20) | C$67 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨79 (C$1.55) | C$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨102 (C$1.99) | C$20 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨124 (C$2.43) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨115 (C$2.24) | C$3.72 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨89 (C$1.74) | C$2.83 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨52 (C$1.01) | C$3.09 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (C$1.50) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (C$5.54) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨341 (C$7) | C$46 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨283 (C$5.52) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| 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 | ₨548 (C$11) | C$85 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨610 (C$12) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨113 (C$2.21) | C$5.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨209 (C$4.08) | C$5.67 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨18,000 (C$351) | C$549 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨965 (C$19) | C$35 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨282 (C$5.50) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 356 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vijayawada (India) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,115
(₨108,317)
in Vijayawada.
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