- Cost of Living
- Canada
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- St. John's, NL
- Aligarh
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Cost of living in St. John's, NL, Canada compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (₨1,076) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$12 (₨627) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨360) | ₨201 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.75 (₨143) | ₨49 | + 190% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (₨224) | ₨54 | + 318% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.44 (₨284) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨472) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (₨220) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.77 (₨144) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.29 (₨223) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (₨810) | ₨445 | + 82% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.18 (₨113) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.82 (₨147) | - | - | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,924 (₨100,301) | ₨12,242 | + 719% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,320 (₨68,841) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$293 (₨15,272) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,049 (₨54,697) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$813 (₨42,392) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$184 (₨9,586) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$71 (₨3,689) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | C$605 (₨31,565) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (₨9,106) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨566) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (₨1,140) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$55 (₨2,892) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$52 (₨2,692) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$107 (₨5,568) | ₨650 | + 757% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$100 (₨5,213) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,458 (₨1,379,359) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (₨69) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$72 (₨3,743) | ₨576 | + 549% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$15 (₨777) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 31% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨531) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (₨811) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$56 (₨2,899) | ₨500 | + 480% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (₨386) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (₨250) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.42 (₨230) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.43 (₨127) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (₨134) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (₨944) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (₨3,535) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (₨1,368) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$100 (₨5,213) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (₨5,358) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (₨455) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.83 (₨252) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (₨337) | ₨145 | + 133% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$577 (₨30,099) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.78 (₨41) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (₨2,856) | ₨1,000 | + 186% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (₨703) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨53,085
(C$1,018)
in St. John's, NL
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨38,000
in Aligarh.
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