Cost of living in Ludhiana, India vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Ludhiana (India) is 58% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨403 (C$7) | C$17 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨430 (C$7) | C$12 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (C$3.12) | C$7 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$0.94) | C$2.43 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨63 (C$1.09) | C$3.97 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (C$0.70) | C$2.82 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨139 (C$2.41) | C$13 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (C$2.32) | C$3.21 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (C$0.34) | C$1.89 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (C$2.04) | C$3.29 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨550 (C$10) | C$19 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (C$1.44) | C$2.64 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (C$0.45) | C$2.63 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Ludhiana (India) is 76% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,260 (C$367) | C$1,961 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,641 (C$253) | C$1,723 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,337 (C$58) | C$209 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,140 (C$227) | C$1,579 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,597 (C$148) | C$1,147 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,051 (C$70) | C$78 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨993 (C$17) | C$64 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨41,393 (C$715) | C$464 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,604 (C$149) | C$152 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨294 (C$5.09) | C$13 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨460 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Ludhiana (India) is 38% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,768 (C$48) | C$72 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,046 (C$53) | C$83 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,311 (C$74) | C$122 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,245 (C$56) | C$129 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Ludhiana (India) is 56% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨961,370 (C$16,605) | C$21,915 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.30) | C$1.24 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨859 (C$15) | C$67 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨276 (C$4.77) | C$23 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Ludhiana (India) is 72% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨207 (C$3.58) | C$11 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (C$4.64) | C$21 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$103 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨410 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (C$2.70) | C$5.11 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (C$3.46) | C$7 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 (C$0.86) | C$5.33 | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (C$1.21) | C$2.48 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨183 (C$3.16) | C$25 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Ludhiana (India) is 48% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨645 (C$11) | C$52 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨373 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,234 (C$21) | C$124 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,857 (C$32) | C$87 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (C$3.85) | C$5.39 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,840 (C$636) | C$610 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.40 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,418 (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨293 (C$5.06) | C$12 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 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$2,165 (₨125,343) in Ludhiana.
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