- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Kingston
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 199% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (₨746) | ₨120 | + 522% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨443) | ₨170 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.59 (₨290) | ₨94 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.86 (₨148) | ₨52 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.14 (₨163) | ₨58 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 (₨185) | ₨35 | + 432% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (₨406) | ₨152 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (₨194) | ₨109 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (₨194) | ₨42 | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (₨168) | ₨123 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (₨836) | ₨425 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.33 (₨121) | ₨71 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.12 (₨110) | ₨26 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 291% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,678 (₨86,993) | ₨18,300 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,119 (₨58,022) | ₨13,182 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (₨14,801) | ₨3,417 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,271 (₨65,899) | ₨8,000 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$996 (₨51,652) | ₨5,227 | + 888% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (₨6,124) | ₨1,708 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$48 (₨2,510) | ₨1,044 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$550 (₨28,517) | ₨34,369 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$149 (₨7,712) | ₨11,214 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (₨644) | ₨370 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (₨1,108) | ₨345 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (₨3,422) | ₨1,900 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$40 (₨2,089) | ₨1,720 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (₨5,433) | ₨3,011 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (₨4,187) | ₨2,125 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 151% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (₨1,171,860) | ₨600,000 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 (₨65) | ₨73 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (₨3,345) | ₨300 | + 1015% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨518) | ₨94 | + 449% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (₨907) | ₨347 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨13,592 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (₨518) | ₨307 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.00 (₨208) | ₨152 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.74 (₨298) | ₨192 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.35 (₨174) | ₨164 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.22 (₨115) | ₨73 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (₨1,015) | ₨360 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 194% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 (₨2,338) | ₨720 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (₨1,250) | ₨400 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (₨6,390) | ₨2,366 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$80 (₨4,148) | ₨500 | + 730% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (₨389) | ₨529 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.25 (₨220) | ₨61 | + 259% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (₨314) | ₨100 | + 214% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$800 (₨41,479) | ₨40,632 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (₨25) | ₨0.94 | + 2515% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (₨3,401) | ₨1,121 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨577) | ₨120 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 925 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 183% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨166,966
(C$3,220)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Ahmedabad.
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