Cost of living in Shahjahanpur (India) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 7 different people.
| Food in Shahjahanpur (India) is 43% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shahjahanpur (India) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| - | C$15 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨120 (C$2.09) | C$9 | 77% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨150 (C$2.61) | C$5.74 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨55 (C$0.96) | C$2.61 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨60 (C$1.05) | C$3.53 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| - | C$3.57 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨120 (C$2.09) | C$9 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨50 (C$0.87) | C$4.00 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| - | C$3.05 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨250 (C$4.36) | C$4.24 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨600 (C$10) | C$16 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨35 (C$0.61) | C$2.41 | 75% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨30 (C$0.52) | C$2.23 | 77% |
| Housing in Shahjahanpur (India) is about the same as in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shahjahanpur (India) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | C$1,996 | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | C$1,244 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | C$220 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | C$1,346 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | C$1,009 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | C$119 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | C$58 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨15,000 (C$261) | C$467 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨6,000 (C$105) | C$171 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨125 (C$2.18) | C$13 | 83% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | C$22 | - |
| Clothes in Shahjahanpur (India) is 26% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shahjahanpur (India) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨1,500 (C$26) | C$63 | 58% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,500 (C$44) | C$38 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨1,500 (C$26) | C$98 | 73% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨1,200 (C$21) | C$100 | 79% |
| Transportation in Shahjahanpur (India) is 48% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shahjahanpur (India) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨800,000 (C$13,940) | C$23,254 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨75 (C$1.31) | C$1.23 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,200 (C$21) | C$67 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$21 | - |
| Personal Care in Shahjahanpur (India) is 41% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shahjahanpur (India) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | C$10 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨300 (C$5.23) | C$16 | 67% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨250 (C$4.36) | C$9 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨63 (C$1.09) | C$4.39 | 75% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨65 (C$1.13) | C$5.50 | 79% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨100 (C$1.74) | C$3.15 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨38 (C$0.66) | C$2.35 | 72% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | C$17 | - |
| Entertainment in Shahjahanpur (India) is 144% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Shahjahanpur (India) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨500 (C$9) | C$47 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨300 (C$5.23) | C$26 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$96 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,200 (C$21) | C$86 | 76% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨1,500 (C$26) | C$8 | 241% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨350 (C$6) | C$4.75 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨560 (C$10) | C$7 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$544 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨250 (C$4.36) | C$0.51 | 755% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨500 (C$9) | C$51 | 83% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | C$12 | - |
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For example, you would need at least C$5,881 (₨337,484) in Shahjahanpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Kingston.