- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Kingston
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 192% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (₨737) | ₨120 | + 514% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨438) | ₨170 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.72 (₨293) | ₨94 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.70 (₨138) | ₨52 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.14 (₨161) | ₨58 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.57 (₨183) | ₨35 | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (₨401) | ₨152 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (₨191) | ₨109 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.74 (₨192) | ₨42 | + 353% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.24 (₨166) | ₨123 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (₨826) | ₨425 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.33 (₨119) | ₨75 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.12 (₨109) | ₨26 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 289% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,678 (₨85,942) | ₨18,300 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,119 (₨57,321) | ₨13,182 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (₨14,622) | ₨3,417 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,232 (₨63,112) | ₨8,000 | + 689% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$996 (₨51,028) | ₨5,227 | + 876% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (₨6,050) | ₨1,708 | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$48 (₨2,480) | ₨1,044 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$550 (₨28,173) | ₨31,788 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$149 (₨7,619) | ₨10,801 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (₨636) | ₨391 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (₨1,094) | ₨345 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$66 (₨3,381) | ₨1,900 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$40 (₨2,063) | ₨1,720 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (₨5,367) | ₨3,011 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (₨4,137) | ₨2,125 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Canada) is 156% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,601 (₨1,157,703) | ₨600,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.25 (₨64) | ₨73 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$66 (₨3,389) | ₨300 | + 1030% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨203 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨512) | ₨97 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (₨896) | ₨492 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,572 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (₨512) | ₨307 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.00 (₨205) | ₨147 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.74 (₨294) | ₨190 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.35 (₨171) | ₨164 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.22 (₨114) | ₨72 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (₨1,003) | ₨253 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 206% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$45 (₨2,310) | ₨735 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (₨1,235) | ₨400 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (₨6,313) | ₨2,366 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$80 (₨4,098) | ₨500 | + 720% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (₨384) | ₨572 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.25 (₨218) | ₨61 | + 255% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (₨310) | ₨100 | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$800 (₨40,978) | ₨40,632 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (₨24) | ₨0.94 | + 2484% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (₨3,360) | ₨1,121 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨570) | ₨120 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 941 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 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 ₨155,632
(C$3,038)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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