Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 111% more expensive than in Thane (India)
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| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quebec City (Canada) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$17 (₨1,014) | ₨844 | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$11 (₨639) | ₨288 | 122% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (₨402) | ₨124 | 225% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.11 (₨126) | ₨62 | 102% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.06 (₨242) | ₨64 | 277% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$5.04 (₨301) | ₨37 | 712% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$10 (₨617) | ₨274 | 125% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$4.27 (₨255) | ₨168 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.04 (₨122) | ₨24 | 417% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.32 (₨198) | ₨138 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$16 (₨946) | ₨588 | 61% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.45 (₨147) | ₨73 | 101% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.11 (₨126) | ₨31 | 312% |
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 116% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Quebec City (Canada) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$1,372 (₨81,998) | ₨34,699 | 136% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$907 (₨54,174) | ₨22,512 | 141% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$115 (₨6,864) | ₨5,414 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$715 (₨42,741) | ₨21,166 | 102% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$624 (₨37,309) | ₨12,897 | 189% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$62 (₨3,704) | ₨2,613 | 42% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$43 (₨2,585) | ₨800 | 223% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$463 (₨27,667) | ₨35,364 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$124 (₨7,413) | ₨15,424 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$10 (₨621) | ₨395 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$26 (₨1,534) | ₨526 | 192% |
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Quebec City (Canada) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$79 (₨4,737) | ₨2,258 | 110% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$53 (₨3,151) | ₨2,459 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$111 (₨6,609) | ₨3,268 | 102% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$132 (₨7,910) | ₨2,619 | 202% |
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 169% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Quebec City (Canada) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$21,367 (₨1,276,843) | ₨830,309 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.12 (₨67) | ₨83 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$87 (₨5,188) | ₨945 | 449% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$19 (₨1,147) | ₨182 | 529% |
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 169% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Quebec City (Canada) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$7 (₨419) | ₨102 | 310% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$30 (₨1,797) | ₨461 | 290% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$126 (₨7,530) | ₨591 | 1174% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$6 (₨377) | ₨260 | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$3.54 (₨212) | ₨183 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$3.73 (₨223) | ₨181 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$2.32 (₨138) | ₨125 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.56 (₨153) | ₨79 | 95% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$21 (₨1,255) | ₨216 | 480% |
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||
| Quebec City (Canada) | Thane (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$49 (₨2,902) | ₨923 | 214% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$24 (₨1,463) | ₨496 | 195% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$123 (₨7,325) | ₨1,737 | 322% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$88 (₨5,288) | ₨2,000 | 164% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$9 (₨565) | ₨483 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.41 (₨264) | ₨222 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$7 (₨403) | ₨212 | 90% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$580 (₨34,657) | ₨35,595 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.28 (₨17) | ₨20 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$46 (₨2,778) | ₨2,228 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$11 (₨660) | ₨251 | 163% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨198,275 (C$3,318) in Quebec City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨94,000 in Thane.