Cost of living in Mangalore, India vs Kelowna, Canada
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Mangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨183 (C$3.16) | C$17 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (C$4.12) | C$12 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (C$1.80) | C$7 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (C$0.75) | C$2.43 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (C$1.29) | C$3.97 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.70) | C$2.82 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨159 (C$2.76) | C$13 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (C$2.35) | 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 | ₨148 (C$2.56) | C$3.29 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨503 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (C$1.42) | C$2.64 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (C$0.57) | C$2.63 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Mangalore (India) is 74% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,446 (C$389) | C$1,961 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,058 (C$278) | C$1,723 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,859 (C$101) | C$209 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,394 (C$249) | C$1,579 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,231 (C$160) | C$1,147 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,081 (C$71) | C$78 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨875 (C$15) | C$64 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,523 (C$494) | C$464 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,972 (C$155) | C$152 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨373 (C$6) | C$13 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨645 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,082 (C$36) | C$72 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,739 (C$30) | C$83 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,025 (C$70) | C$122 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,022 (C$52) | C$129 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Mangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨801,776 (C$13,881) | C$21,915 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.29) | C$1.24 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (C$21) | C$67 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨224 (C$3.87) | C$23 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is 70% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (C$1.71) | C$11 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (C$4.51) | C$21 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$9) | C$103 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨126 (C$2.18) | C$8 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨129 (C$2.24) | C$5.11 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (C$4.98) | C$7 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (C$2.47) | C$5.33 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨57 (C$0.99) | C$2.48 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨203 (C$3.51) | C$25 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨757 (C$13) | C$52 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨359 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,464 (C$25) | C$124 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (C$32) | C$87 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨692 (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 (C$2.21) | C$5.39 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (C$3.03) | C$7 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,596 (C$651) | C$610 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (C$0.02) | C$0.40 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,497 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (C$3.13) | C$12 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,400 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$1,865 (₨107,717) in Mangalore.
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