Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 178% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (2,601 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 380% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (1,712 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (1,162 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.13 (341 ₨) | 310 ₨ | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (652 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.00 (799 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 492% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (1,783 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.27 (684 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.06 (330 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 (531 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (2,534 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (409 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 (345 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,372 (219,544 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$907 (145,048 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$115 (18,379 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 819% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$715 (114,435 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$624 (99,891 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$62 (9,917 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$43 (6,922 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$463 (74,076 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (19,848 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (1,664 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (4,107 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 927% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 103% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (12,682 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (8,436 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (17,697 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 502% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$132 (21,178 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 421% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,367 (3,418,665 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (180 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$87 (13,890 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (3,072 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 188% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (1,121 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (4,810 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 1103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$126 (20,161 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 1160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (1,008 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.54 (567 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.73 (597 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.32 (370 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (410 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (3,360 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (7,771 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 358% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (3,916 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (19,612 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 1534% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (14,158 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (1,512 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.41 (706 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (1,079 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 619% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$580 (92,792 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (45 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 (7,437 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (1,767 ₨) | 783 ₨ | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 101% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 359,602 ₨ (C$2,248) in Quebec City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 179,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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