Cost of living in Halifax, Canada vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Halifax (Canada) is 143% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (₨1,020) | ₨524 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₨640) | ₨232 | + 175% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨412) | ₨178 | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.36 (₨136) | ₨53 | + 155% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.86 (₨222) | ₨74 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.14 (₨238) | ₨38 | + 522% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨490) | ₨147 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.99 (₨287) | ₨133 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.75 (₨216) | ₨19 | + 1060% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.77 (₨217) | ₨109 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (₨1,101) | ₨819 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.52 (₨145) | ₨75 | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.73 (₨100) | ₨27 | + 268% | |
Housing | + 242% | |||
Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 242% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,812 (₨104,323) | ₨21,065 | + 395% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,293 (₨74,434) | ₨15,843 | + 370% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$178 (₨10,224) | ₨3,761 | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (₨88,492) | ₨28,261 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,006 (₨57,906) | ₨9,442 | + 513% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 (₨6,670) | ₨3,583 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$48 (₨2,750) | ₨967 | + 184% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$419 (₨24,129) | ₨36,957 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (₨8,910) | ₨11,203 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (₨564) | ₨332 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (₨1,186) | ₨148 | + 701% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (₨3,905) | ₨2,276 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (₨2,991) | ₨2,500 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$131 (₨7,541) | ₨3,034 | + 149% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (₨9,234) | ₨2,269 | + 307% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 126% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,484 (₨1,351,864) | ₨734,341 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.07 (₨62) | ₨67 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$79 (₨4,575) | ₨1,157 | + 295% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (₨1,134) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 181% | |||
Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 181% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (₨679) | ₨174 | + 291% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (₨1,105) | ₨500 | + 121% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 (₨5,679) | ₨500 | + 1036% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨499) | ₨250 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 (₨313) | ₨152 | + 106% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.69 (₨328) | ₨189 | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.06 (₨176) | ₨106 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.87 (₨165) | ₨73 | + 127% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (₨1,365) | ₨190 | + 618% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 125% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (₨3,053) | ₨1,199 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (₨1,502) | ₨451 | + 233% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$92 (₨5,282) | ₨1,423 | + 271% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$90 (₨5,154) | ₨1,473 | + 250% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (₨585) | ₨525 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (₨277) | ₨164 | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨425) | ₨177 | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$576 (₨33,177) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (₨23) | ₨2.83 | + 713% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (₨3,100) | ₨2,533 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (₨980) | ₨187 | + 425% | |
TOTAL | + 153% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Halifax (Canada) is 153% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨154,287 (C$2,680) in Halifax to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨61,000 in Ghaziabad.
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