- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Victoria
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Victoria, Canada compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Victoria (Canada) is 138% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (₨779) | ₨349 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (₨441) | ₨315 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6 (₨334) | ₨94 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (₨111) | ₨41 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.54 (₨184) | ₨52 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.62 (₨240) | ₨41 | + 481% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (₨436) | ₨228 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (₨193) | ₨87 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.23 (₨116) | ₨35 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.23 (₨116) | ₨119 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨934) | ₨809 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.29 (₨119) | ₨65 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (₨137) | ₨25 | + 455% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Victoria (Canada) is 141% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,950 (₨101,216) | ₨33,553 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,589 (₨82,499) | ₨7,500 | + 1000% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$92 (₨4,797) | ₨4,669 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,110 (₨57,617) | ₨21,203 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$905 (₨46,992) | ₨25,000 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$46 (₨2,399) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$60 (₨3,110) | ₨1,269 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$391 (₨20,287) | ₨41,000 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$174 (₨9,036) | ₨8,000 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$8 (₨431) | ₨200 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (₨1,094) | ₨500 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Victoria (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$64 (₨3,322) | ₨2,480 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (₨2,128) | ₨2,891 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (₨5,749) | ₨5,358 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (₨7,128) | ₨4,949 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Victoria (Canada) is 70% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,500 (₨1,167,877) | ₨605,082 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.15 (₨60) | ₨91 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$85 (₨4,412) | ₨1,790 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (₨1,076) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨499) | ₨545 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$32 (₨1,641) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (₨3,966) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (₨476) | ₨248 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.05 (₨262) | ₨206 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.24 (₨272) | ₨200 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.13 (₨214) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.84 (₨147) | ₨73 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (₨1,050) | ₨154 | + 579% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Victoria (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (₨2,611) | ₨1,355 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (₨1,246) | ₨471 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$197 (₨10,251) | ₨656 | + 1462% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (₨3,114) | ₨2,179 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (₨506) | ₨328 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.10 (₨213) | ₨205 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6.00 (₨311) | ₨153 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$642 (₨33,348) | ₨35,850 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (₨16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$48 (₨2,486) | ₨1,719 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (₨591) | ₨252 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 498 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Victoria (Canada) is 87% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨189,244
(C$3,646)
in Victoria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨101,000
in Amritsar.
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