- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Vancouver
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 148% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (₨688) | ₨261 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (₨406) | ₨296 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (₨449) | ₨113 | + 299% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 (₨68) | ₨44 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.97 (₨259) | ₨118 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.22 (₨220) | ₨27 | + 715% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 (₨256) | ₨271 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.76 (₨196) | ₨102 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.44 (₨127) | ₨20 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 (₨158) | ₨92 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (₨1,107) | ₨885 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.45 (₨127) | ₨60 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (₨119) | ₨28 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 252% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 (₨112,377) | ₨21,558 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,066 (₨107,620) | ₨16,882 | + 537% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$124 (₨6,478) | ₨3,586 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,059 (₨107,251) | ₨13,943 | + 669% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,483 (₨77,240) | ₨11,333 | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$80 (₨4,149) | ₨2,000 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 (₨1,927) | ₨1,415 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$470 (₨24,470) | ₨32,610 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$159 (₨8,300) | ₨10,757 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (₨705) | ₨277 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (₨1,568) | ₨888 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$81 (₨4,207) | ₨1,805 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$72 (₨3,776) | ₨1,948 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (₨6,461) | ₨2,695 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (₨8,339) | ₨2,495 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 29% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,813 (₨1,240,679) | ₨989,189 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (₨54) | ₨54 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (₨4,324) | ₨3,050 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$18 (₨934) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 140% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (₨469) | ₨500 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (₨1,249) | ₨80 | + 1462% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$111 (₨5,788) | ₨500 | + 1058% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨410) | ₨200 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (₨320) | ₨438 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.97 (₨311) | ₨164 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.48 (₨181) | ₨100 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.07 (₨160) | ₨47 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (₨1,530) | ₨134 | + 1044% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (₨2,778) | ₨826 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (₨1,477) | ₨381 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$88 (₨4,608) | ₨682 | + 576% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (₨3,642) | ₨3,993 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨640) | ₨100 | + 540% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.72 (₨246) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 (₨235) | ₨100 | + 135% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$602 (₨31,357) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$71 (₨3,711) | ₨1,000 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (₨447) | ₨120 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,381 prices entered by 668 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨136,673
(C$2,623)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨64,000
in Allahabad.
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