Cost of living in Halifax (Canada) is 213% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food | + 178% | |||
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| Food in Halifax (Canada) is 178% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Halifax | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (₨1,344) | ₨524 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (₨702) | ₨232 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (₨459) | ₨178 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.66 (₨160) | ₨53 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.59 (₨276) | ₨74 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.65 (₨280) | ₨38 | + 630% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨558) | ₨147 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.21 (₨313) | ₨133 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.03 (₨122) | ₨19 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.82 (₨230) | ₨109 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (₨1,135) | ₨755 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.03 (₨182) | ₨75 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.70 (₨102) | ₨27 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 387% | |||
| Housing in Halifax (Canada) is 387% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Halifax | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,882 (₨113,210) | ₨20,621 | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,717 (₨103,276) | ₨13,152 | + 685% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$156 (₨9,409) | ₨2,722 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,645 (₨98,978) | ₨17,850 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$999 (₨60,090) | ₨11,085 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$107 (₨6,414) | ₨3,608 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$66 (₨3,951) | ₨922 | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$450 (₨27,080) | ₨36,957 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$182 (₨10,934) | ₨11,203 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (₨738) | ₨332 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$44 (₨2,676) | ₨148 | + 1707% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Halifax (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Halifax | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (₨4,806) | ₨2,276 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$62 (₨3,734) | ₨2,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$134 (₨8,056) | ₨3,034 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$162 (₨9,717) | ₨2,269 | + 328% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Halifax (Canada) is 181% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Halifax | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,120 (₨1,992,259) | ₨734,341 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.70 (₨103) | ₨70 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$83 (₨4,966) | ₨1,157 | + 329% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$38 (₨2,256) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Halifax (Canada) is 209% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Halifax | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 (₨968) | ₨174 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (₨1,446) | ₨500 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 (₨5,128) | ₨500 | + 926% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨543) | ₨250 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.03 (₨302) | ₨152 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (₨334) | ₨189 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.28 (₨197) | ₨106 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.39 (₨144) | ₨73 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (₨1,344) | ₨190 | + 607% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Halifax (Canada) is 165% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
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| Halifax | Ghaziabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨3,256) | ₨1,199 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (₨1,647) | ₨451 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (₨8,771) | ₨1,423 | + 516% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (₨5,801) | ₨1,473 | + 294% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (₨622) | ₨525 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.52 (₨332) | ₨164 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (₨475) | ₨210 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$546 (₨32,821) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.62 (₨37) | ₨1.74 | + 2038% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$54 (₨3,251) | ₨2,533 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (₨1,098) | ₨187 | + 488% | |
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TOTAL | + 213% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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