Cost of living in Jammu, India vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Jammu (India) is 68% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨254 (C$4.24) | C$20 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨312 (C$5.19) | C$11 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.86) | C$2.54 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (C$1.07) | C$3.95 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (C$0.62) | C$4.50 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨115 (C$1.92) | C$11 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨81 (C$1.34) | C$3.70 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.41) | C$1.89 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (C$1.82) | C$4.03 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨855 (C$14) | C$18 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (C$1.29) | C$2.41 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (C$0.40) | C$2.59 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Jammu (India) is 71% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,464 (C$308) | C$1,585 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,896 (C$215) | C$1,071 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,356 (C$56) | C$229 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,717 (C$162) | C$1,130 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,335 (C$139) | C$843 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,630 (C$77) | C$156 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (C$10) | C$79 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,863 (C$598) | C$377 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,449 (C$174) | C$156 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨329 (C$5.49) | C$9 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,403 (C$23) | C$18 | + 33% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Jammu (India) is 18% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,804 (C$47) | C$72 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,536 (C$59) | C$60 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,552 (C$76) | C$118 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,091 (C$52) | C$124 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Jammu (India) is 56% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨748,133 (C$12,471) | C$26,886 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (C$1.20) | C$1.22 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,340 (C$22) | C$63 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨311 (C$5.18) | C$26 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 52% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (C$1.67) | C$9 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (C$4.34) | C$21 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$8) | C$75 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨220 (C$3.66) | C$7 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (C$3.96) | C$4.96 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (C$4.09) | C$5.31 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨202 (C$3.36) | C$2.57 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (C$1.53) | C$2.73 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (C$4.09) | C$19 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Jammu (India) is 44% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,084 (C$35) | C$47 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨414 (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,203 (C$20) | C$131 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,555 (C$43) | C$91 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨471 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (C$2.91) | C$4.59 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (C$3.10) | C$6 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$757 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (C$0.15) | C$0.25 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,502 (C$25) | C$66 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (C$4.77) | C$15 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jammu (India) is 60% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,500 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island you would need to make just about C$1,820 (₨109,198) in Jammu.
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