- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Vancouver
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (₨676) | ₨261 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (₨398) | ₨296 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (₨435) | ₨113 | + 286% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 (₨67) | ₨44 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.18 (₨265) | ₨118 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.41 (₨226) | ₨27 | + 736% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 (₨251) | ₨271 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.79 (₨194) | ₨102 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (₨121) | ₨20 | + 506% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 (₨156) | ₨92 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (₨1,092) | ₨885 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.43 (₨124) | ₨60 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (₨117) | ₨28 | + 322% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 255% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 (₨110,369) | ₨21,558 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,088 (₨106,826) | ₨16,882 | + 533% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$130 (₨6,670) | ₨3,586 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,076 (₨106,225) | ₨13,943 | + 662% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,501 (₨76,782) | ₨11,333 | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$82 (₨4,188) | ₨2,000 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 (₨1,892) | ₨1,415 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$472 (₨24,168) | ₨32,610 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$163 (₨8,344) | ₨10,757 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (₨720) | ₨277 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (₨1,599) | ₨888 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 106% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (₨3,984) | ₨1,805 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$72 (₨3,664) | ₨1,948 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (₨6,297) | ₨2,695 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (₨7,626) | ₨2,495 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,752 (₨1,215,383) | ₨989,189 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (₨54) | ₨54 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (₨4,246) | ₨3,050 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (₨971) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 120% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (₨445) | ₨500 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (₨1,252) | ₨80 | + 1465% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$117 (₨5,966) | ₨500 | + 1093% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨408) | ₨200 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.90 (₨302) | ₨438 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.68 (₨291) | ₨164 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.28 (₨168) | ₨100 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.04 (₨155) | ₨47 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (₨1,436) | ₨134 | + 974% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨2,769) | ₨826 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (₨1,461) | ₨381 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$84 (₨4,323) | ₨682 | + 534% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (₨3,577) | ₨3,993 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨634) | ₨100 | + 534% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.84 (₨248) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 (₨231) | ₨100 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$613 (₨31,369) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$74 (₨3,782) | ₨1,000 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (₨439) | ₨120 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,600 prices entered by 693 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨142,384
(C$2,783)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨68,000
in Allahabad.
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