Cost of living in Guwahati, India vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Guwahati (India) is 56% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨407 (C$7) | C$17 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨348 (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (C$2.73) | C$7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (C$1.04) | C$2.43 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (C$1.27) | C$3.97 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (C$0.75) | C$2.82 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨319 (C$5.53) | C$13 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 (C$2.33) | C$3.21 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (C$0.50) | C$1.89 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨108 (C$1.88) | C$3.29 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨688 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (C$1.59) | C$2.64 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (C$0.86) | C$2.63 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Guwahati (India) is 79% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,223 (C$368) | C$1,961 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,838 (C$240) | C$1,723 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,016 (C$52) | C$209 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,783 (C$291) | C$1,579 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,879 (C$154) | C$1,147 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,713 (C$30) | C$78 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨722 (C$13) | C$64 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨34,602 (C$600) | C$464 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,388 (C$163) | C$152 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨313 (C$5.44) | C$13 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨230 (C$3.99) | C$25 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Guwahati (India) is 51% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,476 (C$43) | C$72 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,151 (C$37) | C$83 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,312 (C$75) | C$122 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,386 (C$59) | C$129 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Guwahati (India) is 56% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨863,013 (C$14,974) | C$21,915 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.31) | C$1.24 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,006 (C$17) | C$67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨257 (C$4.45) | C$23 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Guwahati (India) is 66% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨138 (C$2.39) | C$11 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨189 (C$3.27) | C$21 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨666 (C$12) | C$103 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (C$4.83) | C$8 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨182 (C$3.16) | C$5.11 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨185 (C$3.21) | C$7 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (C$2.96) | C$5.33 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (C$0.86) | C$2.48 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (C$4.22) | C$25 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Guwahati (India) is 39% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (C$19) | C$52 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,102 (C$19) | C$124 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (C$38) | C$87 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨563 (C$10) | C$9 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨132 (C$2.28) | C$5.39 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨172 (C$2.98) | C$7 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,854 (C$709) | C$610 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨24 (C$0.41) | C$0.40 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,900 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨178 (C$3.09) | C$12 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,700 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,216 (₨127,715) in Guwahati.
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