- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Vancouver
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 104% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$13 (₨640) | ₨295 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (₨377) | ₨341 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨321) | ₨113 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.31 (₨63) | ₨44 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.73 (₨229) | ₨118 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.99 (₨193) | ₨24 | + 703% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$4.91 (₨238) | ₨329 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.41 (₨165) | ₨103 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.21 (₨155) | ₨21 | + 640% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.04 (₨147) | ₨93 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (₨965) | ₨951 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.62 (₨127) | ₨57 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.28 (₨111) | ₨32 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 203% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,157 (₨104,490) | ₨26,100 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,910 (₨92,537) | ₨16,882 | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$97 (₨4,675) | ₨3,586 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,774 (₨85,948) | ₨14,399 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,226 (₨59,399) | ₨11,333 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$82 (₨3,966) | ₨2,000 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$37 (₨1,791) | ₨1,198 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$472 (₨22,874) | ₨36,364 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$187 (₨9,048) | ₨10,899 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (₨624) | ₨291 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (₨1,211) | ₨944 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (₨3,602) | ₨1,829 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (₨2,723) | ₨1,948 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (₨5,977) | ₨2,900 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (₨7,190) | ₨2,742 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,580 (₨1,384,503) | ₨1,077,630 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (₨51) | ₨54 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (₨4,020) | ₨2,053 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (₨1,005) | ₨117 | + 756% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨499) | ₨500 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (₨1,081) | ₨80 | + 1251% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (₨4,999) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨387) | ₨200 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.85 (₨284) | ₨438 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (₨311) | ₨164 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.94 (₨142) | ₨100 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.26 (₨158) | ₨47 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (₨1,133) | ₨134 | + 748% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (₨2,351) | ₨826 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (₨1,360) | ₨390 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (₨10,527) | ₨597 | + 1663% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (₨3,386) | ₨3,993 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (₨551) | ₨100 | + 451% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.47 (₨216) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.51 (₨219) | ₨100 | + 119% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$142 (₨6,868) | ₨12,500 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.19 (₨9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (₨2,977) | ₨500 | + 495% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (₨415) | ₨120 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨148,272
(C$3,061)
in Vancouver
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨73,000
in Allahabad.
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