- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Kingston
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Canada compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Canada) is 184% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$14 (₨701) | ₨120 | + 484% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨440) | ₨170 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.22 (₨268) | ₨94 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.55 (₨131) | ₨50 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.19 (₨164) | ₨58 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.05 (₨156) | ₨35 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (₨382) | ₨152 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.36 (₨224) | ₨109 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.01 (₨206) | ₨42 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (₨187) | ₨123 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (₨821) | ₨425 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (₨118) | ₨84 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.92 (₨99) | ₨26 | + 283% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Canada) is 299% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,611 (₨82,709) | ₨18,300 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,088 (₨55,842) | ₨13,182 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$285 (₨14,656) | ₨3,417 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,288 (₨66,114) | ₨8,000 | + 726% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,001 (₨51,417) | ₨5,227 | + 884% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$118 (₨6,064) | ₨1,708 | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$46 (₨2,383) | ₨1,044 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (₨29,496) | ₨37,618 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (₨8,043) | ₨10,529 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (₨487) | ₨420 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (₨1,095) | ₨222 | + 394% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$65 (₨3,318) | ₨1,900 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (₨2,166) | ₨1,720 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$91 (₨4,662) | ₨3,011 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$81 (₨4,146) | ₨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 (₨1,160,400) | ₨600,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (₨63) | ₨73 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$65 (₨3,351) | ₨300 | + 1017% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨148 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨513) | ₨86 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (₨898) | ₨347 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨466 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$12 (₨629) | ₨307 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.28 (₨220) | ₨151 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (₨317) | ₨176 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.93 (₨150) | ₨184 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 (₨120) | ₨80 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (₨941) | ₨149 | + 531% | |
| Entertainment | + 245% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Canada) is 245% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (₨2,258) | ₨681 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (₨1,139) | ₨400 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (₨6,328) | ₨735 | + 761% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$78 (₨3,997) | ₨500 | + 699% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (₨355) | ₨529 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (₨210) | ₨61 | + 243% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.75 (₨295) | ₨100 | + 195% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$183 (₨9,385) | ₨23,599 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (₨19) | ₨0.94 | + 1933% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$228 (₨11,687) | ₨1,121 | + 942% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨568) | ₨120 | + 373% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Canada) is 193% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨175,620
(C$3,421)
in Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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