- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Victoria
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Victoria, Canada compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Victoria (Canada) is 124% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (₨764) | ₨349 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨433) | ₨315 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (₨327) | ₨94 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (₨109) | ₨46 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.54 (₨180) | ₨52 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.62 (₨235) | ₨41 | + 470% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (₨428) | ₨228 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (₨189) | ₨103 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.23 (₨114) | ₨31 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.23 (₨114) | ₨119 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨916) | ₨827 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.32 (₨118) | ₨65 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (₨134) | ₨27 | + 398% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 137% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,950 (₨99,266) | ₨26,545 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,589 (₨80,910) | ₨7,500 | + 979% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$92 (₨4,705) | ₨4,669 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,110 (₨56,508) | ₨30,000 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$905 (₨46,087) | ₨25,000 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$46 (₨2,352) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (₨3,050) | ₨1,269 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$405 (₨20,599) | ₨41,000 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$181 (₨9,230) | ₨8,000 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (₨417) | ₨200 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (₨1,111) | ₨500 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (₨3,258) | ₨2,480 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (₨2,087) | ₨2,891 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (₨5,638) | ₨5,358 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (₨6,991) | ₨4,949 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,500 (₨1,145,382) | ₨605,082 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (₨59) | ₨74 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$85 (₨4,327) | ₨1,790 | + 142% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (₨1,046) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Victoria (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨505) | ₨545 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (₨1,529) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (₨3,901) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (₨455) | ₨248 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.25 (₨267) | ₨206 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.54 (₨231) | ₨200 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.04 (₨206) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.62 (₨133) | ₨73 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (₨1,056) | ₨154 | + 583% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$48 (₨2,450) | ₨1,355 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (₨1,222) | ₨471 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$256 (₨13,035) | ₨656 | + 1886% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (₨3,054) | ₨2,179 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (₨474) | ₨328 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (₨209) | ₨205 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (₨305) | ₨153 | + 99% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$195 (₨9,950) | ₨8,781 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (₨15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$48 (₨2,438) | ₨1,719 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨579) | ₨252 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 642 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨143,540
(C$2,820)
in Victoria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨76,000
in Amritsar.
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