Cost of living in Raipur, India vs Fort St. John, Canada
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Raipur (India) is 76% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨205 (C$3.43) | C$19 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨212 (C$3.55) | C$12 | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨101 (C$1.69) | C$9 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (C$0.73) | C$1.49 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨56 (C$0.94) | C$5.54 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (C$0.52) | C$4.00 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨149 (C$2.51) | C$13 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨106 (C$1.77) | C$5.00 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (C$0.33) | C$4.00 | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (C$2.15) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨682 (C$11) | C$30 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨68 (C$1.14) | C$2.47 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (C$0.37) | C$2.75 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Raipur (India) is 80% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,826 (C$282) | C$2,490 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,660 (C$212) | C$1,614 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,450 (C$41) | C$327 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,540 (C$445) | C$1,400 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,216 (C$188) | C$1,200 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,850 (C$65) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨791 (C$13) | C$75 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,329 (C$509) | C$500 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,500 (C$126) | C$172 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨274 (C$4.60) | C$10 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (C$3.36) | C$31 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Raipur (India) is 42% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,075 (C$35) | C$72 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,335 (C$39) | C$50 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,357 (C$56) | C$125 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,590 (C$27) | C$175 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Raipur (India) is 51% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨965,905 (C$16,206) | C$39,828 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (C$1.13) | C$1.33 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨731 (C$12) | C$38 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Raipur (India) is 20% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (C$1.97) | C$5.99 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨213 (C$3.58) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$70 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨600 (C$10) | C$7 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (C$3.10) | C$5.31 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨217 (C$3.64) | C$5.50 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (C$2.80) | C$2.07 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (C$1.17) | C$2.12 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (C$1.68) | C$17 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Raipur (India) is 46% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,269 (C$21) | C$61 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨303 (C$5.08) | C$30 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$35 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,515 (C$42) | C$95 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨633 (C$11) | C$7 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (C$3.19) | C$5.68 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (C$2.98) | C$6 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$600 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨100 (C$1.68) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨859 (C$14) | C$47 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨128 (C$2.14) | C$13 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Raipur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$8,200 in Fort St. John you would need to make just about C$2,862 (₨170,567) in Raipur.
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