- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Hamilton
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hamilton, Canada compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$12 (₨621) | ₨500 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨453) | ₨375 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.50 (₨285) | ₨200 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.82 (₨146) | ₨44 | + 234% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.90 (₨202) | ₨50 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.75 (₨194) | ₨33 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (₨362) | ₨90 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.50 (₨233) | ₨99 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.00 (₨207) | ₨43 | + 378% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.17 (₨112) | ₨165 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$11 (₨570) | ₨300 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.27 (₨118) | ₨143 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.00 (₨104) | ₨38 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (Canada) is 115% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,375 (₨71,192) | ₨25,413 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,188 (₨61,484) | ₨17,667 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$227 (₨11,767) | ₨6,525 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$813 (₨42,084) | ₨15,137 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$744 (₨38,509) | ₨10,000 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$114 (₨5,884) | ₨10,000 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨2,761) | ₨1,000 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$510 (₨26,424) | ₨25,500 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$126 (₨6,501) | ₨6,000 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (₨423) | ₨150 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (₨1,155) | ₨900 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$55 (₨2,848) | ₨2,000 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$47 (₨2,416) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$75 (₨3,883) | ₨4,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$82 (₨4,229) | ₨4,000 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Canada) is 28% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,700 (₨1,227,097) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (₨68) | ₨73 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (₨4,505) | ₨2,750 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (₨1,213) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Canada) is 165% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨502) | ₨400 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (₨878) | ₨200 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$68 (₨3,513) | ₨500 | + 603% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨421) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.52 (₨286) | ₨80 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.95 (₨308) | ₨160 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 (₨163) | ₨60 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.00 (₨155) | ₨20 | + 677% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (₨1,122) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (₨2,565) | ₨385 | + 566% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (₨1,242) | ₨293 | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$100 (₨5,160) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$50 (₨2,589) | ₨500 | + 418% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (₨575) | ₨245 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$2.60 (₨135) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.88 (₨253) | ₨1,000 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$539 (₨27,916) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (₨15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$48 (₨2,459) | ₨1,000 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨570) | ₨120 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨112,199
(C$2,167)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨70,000
in Akola.
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