- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Vijayawada
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vijayawada, India compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vijayawada (India) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨210 (C$4.05) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨242 (C$4.66) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨112 (C$2.16) | C$5.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$1.05) | C$2.17 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨54 (C$1.03) | C$4.84 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨23 (C$0.45) | C$2.90 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (C$4.23) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨174 (C$3.35) | C$4.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (C$0.42) | C$3.31 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨101 (C$1.94) | C$3.07 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨407 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (C$1.51) | C$2.51 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (C$0.66) | C$2.07 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,877 (C$267) | C$1,576 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,097 (C$175) | C$1,122 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,827 (C$54) | C$109 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨11,561 (C$223) | C$1,019 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,450 (C$259) | C$774 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,033 (C$58) | C$66 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨644 (C$12) | C$40 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨24,366 (C$469) | C$377 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,529 (C$107) | C$98 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨261 (C$5.03) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (C$3.85) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (C$43) | C$59 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,872 (C$36) | C$40 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,430 (C$47) | C$93 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,062 (C$40) | C$92 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,204,000 (C$23,199) | C$22,749 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨69 (C$1.33) | C$1.26 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,014 (C$20) | C$65 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨79 (C$1.53) | C$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨102 (C$1.96) | C$20 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨348 (C$7) | C$96 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨124 (C$2.40) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨132 (C$2.55) | C$3.72 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨89 (C$1.72) | C$2.83 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨52 (C$1.00) | C$3.09 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (C$1.48) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨191 (C$3.68) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨341 (C$7) | C$46 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨257 (C$4.95) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 (C$8) | C$101 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨548 (C$11) | C$87 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨610 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨113 (C$2.18) | C$5.53 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨296 (C$5.71) | C$5.67 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨18,000 (C$347) | C$549 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,545 (C$30) | C$35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨276 (C$5.32) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 352 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vijayawada (India) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,052
(₨106,480)
in Vijayawada.
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