- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Victoria
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Victoria, Canada compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Victoria (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (₨729) | ₨735 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨413) | ₨315 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (₨313) | ₨94 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (₨104) | ₨46 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.54 (₨172) | ₨52 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.62 (₨225) | ₨41 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (₨408) | ₨228 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (₨181) | ₨103 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.23 (₨108) | ₨31 | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.23 (₨108) | ₨119 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨875) | ₨827 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (₨118) | ₨65 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (₨128) | ₨27 | + 376% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 130% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,950 (₨94,796) | ₨26,545 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,589 (₨77,267) | ₨7,500 | + 930% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$92 (₨4,493) | ₨4,669 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,110 (₨53,963) | ₨30,000 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$905 (₨44,011) | ₨25,000 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$46 (₨2,246) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (₨2,913) | ₨1,269 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$425 (₨20,666) | ₨41,000 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$166 (₨8,074) | ₨8,000 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (₨449) | ₨200 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (₨1,131) | ₨500 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (₨3,111) | ₨2,480 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (₨1,993) | ₨2,891 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (₨5,384) | ₨5,358 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (₨6,676) | ₨4,949 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,500 (₨1,093,804) | ₨606,813 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (₨56) | ₨74 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$85 (₨4,132) | ₨1,790 | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (₨999) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨502) | ₨545 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (₨1,460) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (₨3,725) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (₨434) | ₨248 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.43 (₨264) | ₨206 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.54 (₨221) | ₨200 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.04 (₨196) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.50 (₨121) | ₨73 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (₨1,055) | ₨154 | + 583% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (₨2,389) | ₨1,355 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (₨1,167) | ₨471 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$256 (₨12,441) | ₨656 | + 1796% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (₨2,917) | ₨2,179 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (₨449) | ₨328 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (₨199) | ₨205 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (₨292) | ₨153 | + 91% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$190 (₨9,238) | ₨8,598 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (₨15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$48 (₨2,328) | ₨1,719 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨553) | ₨252 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 644 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 75% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨152,379
(C$3,134)
in Victoria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨87,000
in Amritsar.
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