Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 60% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨346 (C$5.61) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨337 (C$5.47) | C$13 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨171 (C$2.77) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$0.87) | C$2.85 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (C$1.77) | C$5.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (C$0.69) | C$4.89 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨325 (C$5.27) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨236 (C$3.83) | C$4.61 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (C$0.72) | C$4.40 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨197 (C$3.20) | C$3.71 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨966 (C$16) | C$18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (C$1.50) | C$2.63 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨52 (C$0.84) | C$2.41 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 49% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨64,402 (C$1,044) | C$2,308 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨39,287 (C$637) | C$1,757 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨13,360 (C$217) | C$120 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,610 (C$431) | C$1,249 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,021 (C$260) | C$1,119 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,409 (C$120) | C$93 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨925 (C$15) | C$66 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨22,916 (C$371) | C$342 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,948 (C$161) | C$152 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨563 (C$9) | C$12 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,034 (C$33) | C$29 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 46% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,647 (C$43) | C$79 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,596 (C$42) | C$73 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,365 (C$71) | C$119 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,085 (C$50) | C$157 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 32% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,497,800 (C$40,483) | C$27,346 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (C$1.65) | C$1.75 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,556 (C$25) | C$57 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨336 (C$5.45) | C$30 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨174 (C$2.82) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨151 (C$2.44) | C$38 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (C$16) | C$54 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨460 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨158 (C$2.56) | C$5.44 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨325 (C$5.27) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨215 (C$3.48) | C$3.98 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨38 (C$0.61) | C$1.60 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (C$3.24) | C$24 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 60% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,497 (C$24) | C$65 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨793 (C$13) | C$28 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,003 (C$16) | C$104 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,067 (C$34) | C$106 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,621 (C$26) | C$11 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (C$3.16) | C$5.86 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (C$3.43) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,951 (C$599) | C$644 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.46 (C$0.04) | C$0.50 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,877 (C$30) | C$53 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨352 (C$5.70) | C$18 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,207 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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