- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (C$7) | C$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨270 (C$5.18) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (C$2.75) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (C$0.98) | C$2.48 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (C$1.36) | C$4.12 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (C$0.85) | C$3.99 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨194 (C$3.73) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (C$2.61) | C$3.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.47) | C$2.34 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (C$2.26) | C$3.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨810 (C$16) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (C$1.54) | C$2.39 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (C$0.60) | C$2.30 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in India is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,064 (C$596) | C$2,109 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,972 (C$402) | C$1,645 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,464 (C$86) | C$158 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,921 (C$459) | C$1,632 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,759 (C$283) | C$1,178 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,794 (C$73) | C$104 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨865 (C$17) | C$53 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,097 (C$654) | C$486 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,514 (C$202) | C$156 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (C$11) | C$24 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in India is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,434 (C$47) | C$71 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,804 (C$54) | C$57 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,723 (C$71) | C$115 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,926 (C$56) | C$139 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in India is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨863,034 (C$16,558) | C$22,841 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (C$1.45) | C$1.27 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,292 (C$25) | C$111 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (C$2.22) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (C$5.45) | C$21 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,377 (C$26) | C$99 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 (C$4.64) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (C$3.44) | C$4.91 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (C$4.18) | C$5.58 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (C$2.66) | C$2.90 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (C$1.33) | C$2.78 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (C$5.25) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,208 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (C$9) | C$28 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,771 (C$34) | C$156 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,827 (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (C$13) | C$12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (C$3.59) | C$4.90 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (C$3.94) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,696 (C$742) | C$591 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (C$0.52) | C$0.43 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,888 (C$36) | C$61 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (C$4.68) | C$14 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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