Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Kingston, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (C$7) | C$15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨303 (C$5.27) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (C$2.82) | C$5.74 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (C$0.83) | C$2.61 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨77 (C$1.34) | C$3.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (C$0.51) | C$3.57 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨219 (C$3.81) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (C$2.92) | C$4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (C$0.64) | C$3.05 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (C$2.21) | C$4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨972 (C$17) | C$16 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (C$1.47) | C$2.41 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (C$0.65) | C$2.23 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 69% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,964 (C$539) | C$1,996 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,078 (C$402) | C$1,244 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,134 (C$55) | C$220 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,144 (C$385) | C$1,346 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,251 (C$231) | C$1,009 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,770 (C$48) | C$119 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨699 (C$12) | C$58 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,156 (C$525) | C$467 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,359 (C$180) | C$171 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨364 (C$6) | C$13 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨619 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 17% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,315 (C$40) | C$63 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,325 (C$40) | C$38 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,386 (C$59) | C$98 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,821 (C$49) | C$100 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 39% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (C$16,710) | C$23,254 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (C$1.43) | C$1.23 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,938 (C$34) | C$67 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨236 (C$4.10) | C$21 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 35% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (C$1.67) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨226 (C$3.93) | C$16 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (C$11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨340 (C$5.92) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨202 (C$3.51) | C$4.39 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (C$4.63) | C$5.50 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (C$2.80) | C$3.15 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (C$1.31) | C$2.35 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨265 (C$4.61) | C$17 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 40% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,330 (C$23) | C$47 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,541 (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,221 (C$39) | C$86 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨902 (C$16) | C$8 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨282 (C$4.91) | C$4.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨309 (C$5.37) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,800 (C$553) | C$544 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (C$0.20) | C$0.51 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (C$46) | C$51 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (C$4.65) | C$12 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01740
CAD
/
INR
Do you live in Kingston? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Milan is 8% more expensive than in Riverside, California
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Caracas is 61% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 80% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Paris is 735% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 139% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 61% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Andorra la Vella is 4% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Barranquilla is 10% more expensive than in Santa Marta
- Cost of living in Tbilisi is 23% cheaper than in Istanbul
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hyderabad, India (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guelph (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bangkok (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pune (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States)
Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,600 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$2,728 (₨156,798) in Bangalore.
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Barcelona costs €3,000 (2 minutes ago)
- 500 ml domestic beer in the supermarket in Brest costs €2.31 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Istanbul costs 275TL (about 1 hour ago)
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Cartagena costs €10 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Orlando, Florida costs $22,100 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Little Rock, Arkansas costs $13 (about 2 hours ago)