Cost of living in Madurai, India vs Fort St. John, Canada
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madurai (India) is 73% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨215 (C$3.59) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨146 (C$2.43) | C$12 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (C$2.26) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (C$0.78) | C$1.49 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (C$1.21) | C$5.54 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (C$0.62) | C$4.00 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨207 (C$3.46) | C$13 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (C$2.19) | C$5.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (C$0.67) | C$4.00 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨113 (C$1.89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨552 (C$9) | C$30 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨72 (C$1.20) | C$2.47 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (C$0.90) | C$2.75 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Madurai (India) is 77% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,489 (C$325) | C$2,490 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,569 (C$210) | C$1,614 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,536 (C$59) | C$327 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨15,632 (C$261) | C$1,400 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,767 (C$163) | C$1,200 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,779 (C$63) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨990 (C$17) | C$75 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨34,945 (C$583) | C$500 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,741 (C$112) | C$172 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨271 (C$4.52) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨869 (C$14) | C$31 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Madurai (India) is 65% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,756 (C$29) | C$72 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,150 (C$19) | C$50 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,471 (C$41) | C$125 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,984 (C$33) | C$175 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Madurai (India) is 49% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨806,280 (C$13,452) | C$39,828 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (C$1.20) | C$1.33 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨942 (C$16) | C$38 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨193 (C$3.23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Madurai (India) is 41% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨205 (C$3.41) | C$5.99 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,084 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (C$25) | C$70 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨520 (C$9) | C$7 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨133 (C$2.22) | C$5.31 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨131 (C$2.18) | C$5.50 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨153 (C$2.55) | C$2.07 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (C$1.01) | C$2.12 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨185 (C$3.08) | C$17 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Madurai (India) is 57% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨681 (C$11) | C$61 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨261 (C$4.35) | C$30 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,561 (C$26) | C$35 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,035 (C$17) | C$95 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨426 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨153 (C$2.55) | C$5.68 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨238 (C$3.98) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,500 (C$576) | C$600 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (C$0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨690 (C$12) | C$47 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨133 (C$2.21) | C$13 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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