- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Vancouver
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 137% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (₨680) | ₨261 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (₨401) | ₨296 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨365) | ₨113 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 (₨67) | ₨44 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.89 (₨252) | ₨118 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.35 (₨224) | ₨27 | + 731% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 (₨253) | ₨271 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.62 (₨187) | ₨102 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.35 (₨173) | ₨20 | + 764% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 (₨157) | ₨92 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (₨1,035) | ₨885 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.55 (₨131) | ₨60 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (₨118) | ₨28 | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 230% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 (₨111,127) | ₨24,870 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,920 (₨98,904) | ₨16,882 | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$94 (₨4,834) | ₨3,586 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,919 (₨98,846) | ₨14,399 | + 586% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,295 (₨66,741) | ₨11,333 | + 489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$74 (₨3,813) | ₨2,000 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 (₨1,905) | ₨1,415 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$466 (₨24,020) | ₨32,610 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$193 (₨9,965) | ₨10,757 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (₨709) | ₨277 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨1,222) | ₨888 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (₨4,250) | ₨1,805 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 (₨2,803) | ₨1,948 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (₨6,826) | ₨2,695 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$168 (₨8,659) | ₨2,495 | + 247% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,382 (₨1,410,770) | ₨1,077,630 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (₨54) | ₨54 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (₨4,275) | ₨685 | + 524% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (₨1,031) | ₨121 | + 755% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 124% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (₨563) | ₨500 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (₨1,133) | ₨80 | + 1316% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$93 (₨4,773) | ₨500 | + 855% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (₨370) | ₨200 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.51 (₨284) | ₨438 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (₨333) | ₨164 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.50 (₨232) | ₨100 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.26 (₨168) | ₨47 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨1,312) | ₨134 | + 882% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (₨2,418) | ₨826 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (₨1,470) | ₨381 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$143 (₨7,347) | ₨682 | + 977% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (₨3,601) | ₨3,993 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨612) | ₨100 | + 512% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.70 (₨242) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 (₨232) | ₨100 | + 132% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$584 (₨30,097) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (₨2,933) | ₨1,000 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (₨442) | ₨120 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 148% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨183,463
(C$3,561)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨74,000
in Allahabad.
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