- 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 | ₨233 (C$4.59) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨173 (C$3.40) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (C$2.89) | C$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$1.07) | C$2.38 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 (C$0.99) | C$4.26 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (C$0.55) | C$2.62 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨208 (C$4.10) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (C$1.82) | C$3.73 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (C$0.34) | C$2.90 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (C$2.14) | C$2.89 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨217 (C$4.26) | C$16 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨95 (C$1.88) | C$2.31 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨48 (C$0.94) | C$1.76 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,685 (C$210) | C$1,186 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,012 (C$177) | C$982 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,865 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,893 (C$195) | C$919 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨20,076 (C$395) | C$695 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,033 (C$60) | C$64 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨538 (C$11) | C$39 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨12,178 (C$240) | C$392 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,047 (C$80) | C$111 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨249 (C$4.89) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨141 (C$2.77) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,090 (C$21) | C$61 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨467 (C$9) | C$41 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,447 (C$48) | C$95 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,884 (C$37) | C$87 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,625,530 (C$31,984) | C$22,684 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨63 (C$1.24) | C$1.19 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,014 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨79 (C$1.56) | C$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨102 (C$2.00) | C$20 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨348 (C$7) | C$85 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨124 (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨132 (C$2.60) | C$3.90 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨89 (C$1.76) | C$3.90 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨52 (C$1.02) | C$3.21 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (C$1.51) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨191 (C$3.76) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨341 (C$7) | C$44 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨249 (C$4.91) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 (C$8) | C$84 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨548 (C$11) | C$90 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨610 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨246 (C$4.84) | C$5.98 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨296 (C$5.83) | C$5.61 | + 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,069 (C$159) | C$141 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,545 (C$30) | C$34 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨153 (C$3.02) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 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 268 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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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$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,709
(₨86,832)
in Vijayawada.
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