- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Kingston
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 189% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (₨711) | ₨120 | + 493% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨446) | ₨170 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.22 (₨272) | ₨94 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.55 (₨133) | ₨51 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.19 (₨166) | ₨58 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.05 (₨159) | ₨35 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (₨387) | ₨152 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.36 (₨227) | ₨109 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.01 (₨209) | ₨42 | + 394% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (₨189) | ₨123 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (₨833) | ₨425 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (₨120) | ₨79 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (₨100) | ₨26 | + 289% | |
| Housing | + 312% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 312% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,611 (₨83,904) | ₨18,300 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,088 (₨56,648) | ₨13,182 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (₨14,868) | ₨3,417 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,288 (₨67,069) | ₨8,000 | + 738% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,001 (₨52,160) | ₨5,227 | + 898% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (₨6,152) | ₨1,708 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$46 (₨2,417) | ₨1,044 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (₨29,922) | ₨34,896 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (₨8,160) | ₨10,996 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (₨494) | ₨420 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (₨1,111) | ₨222 | + 401% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (₨3,366) | ₨1,900 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (₨2,197) | ₨1,720 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$91 (₨4,730) | ₨3,011 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (₨4,206) | ₨2,125 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 158% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (₨1,177,162) | ₨600,000 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (₨64) | ₨73 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (₨3,400) | ₨300 | + 1033% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨141 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨521) | ₨86 | + 506% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (₨911) | ₨347 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨466 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$12 (₨638) | ₨307 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (₨223) | ₨151 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (₨322) | ₨176 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.93 (₨152) | ₨184 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 (₨122) | ₨80 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (₨955) | ₨149 | + 540% | |
| Entertainment | + 310% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 310% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (₨2,290) | ₨664 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (₨1,155) | ₨400 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (₨6,419) | ₨735 | + 773% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (₨4,055) | ₨500 | + 711% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (₨360) | ₨529 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (₨213) | ₨61 | + 248% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (₨300) | ₨100 | + 200% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | ₨42,182 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (₨19) | ₨0.94 | + 1962% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$228 (₨11,856) | ₨1,121 | + 957% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨576) | ₨120 | + 380% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 694 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 206% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨183,858
(C$3,530)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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