Cost of living in Vijayawada (India) is 59% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 39 different people.
| Food in Vijayawada (India) is 57% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada (India) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨209 (C$3.64) | C$16 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨247 (C$4.30) | C$10 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨138 (C$2.40) | C$5.78 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨56 (C$0.97) | C$2.28 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨62 (C$1.07) | C$2.71 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨26 (C$0.45) | C$3.49 | 87% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨213 (C$3.70) | C$9 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨197 (C$3.42) | C$3.70 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨26 (C$0.45) | C$2.51 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨139 (C$2.42) | C$2.90 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨647 (C$11) | C$17 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨99 (C$1.72) | C$2.12 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨43 (C$0.74) | C$1.70 | 56% |
| Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 65% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Vijayawada (India) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨15,619 (C$272) | C$1,188 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨11,041 (C$192) | C$935 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨2,825 (C$49) | C$193 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨17,067 (C$297) | C$1,045 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨12,960 (C$226) | C$662 | 66% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨4,016 (C$70) | C$175 | 60% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨874 (C$15) | C$47 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨24,624 (C$429) | C$368 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨8,936 (C$156) | C$122 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨375 (C$7) | C$9 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨812 (C$14) | C$22 | 36% |
| Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 33% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Vijayawada (India) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,209 (C$38) | C$51 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,281 (C$40) | C$52 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨2,529 (C$44) | C$99 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,295 (C$40) | C$120 | 67% |
| Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 57% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Vijayawada (India) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨954,806 (C$16,627) | C$26,424 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨72 (C$1.26) | C$1.20 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨970 (C$17) | C$83 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 66% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Vijayawada (India) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨95 (C$1.65) | C$11 | 84% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨268 (C$4.67) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨500 (C$9) | C$178 | 95% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨209 (C$3.64) | C$8 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨114 (C$1.98) | C$3.97 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨169 (C$2.94) | C$4.83 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨150 (C$2.61) | C$3.16 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨52 (C$0.91) | C$2.14 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨243 (C$4.23) | C$19 | 78% |
| Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 58% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Vijayawada (India) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨638 (C$11) | C$52 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨272 (C$4.73) | C$23 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$146 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,122 (C$20) | C$98 | 80% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨345 (C$6) | C$8 | 26% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨94 (C$1.64) | C$3.82 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨196 (C$3.41) | C$5.46 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨10,367 (C$181) | C$496 | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨1.00 (C$0.02) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨985 (C$17) | C$42 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨213 (C$3.71) | C$12 | 70% |
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Caracas is 58% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Paris is 687% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 40% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Santiago is 68% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Newcastle is 39% cheaper than in Geneva
- Cost of living in Victoria is 7% cheaper than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 46% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 80% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 58% cheaper than in Madrid
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,800 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$1,562 (₨89,707) in Vijayawada.