Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨326 (C$5.23) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨310 (C$4.98) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (C$2.57) | C$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$0.87) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (C$1.36) | C$4.68 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (C$0.69) | C$4.41 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨217 (C$3.48) | C$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨172 (C$2.76) | C$4.39 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (C$0.49) | C$2.68 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨145 (C$2.33) | C$3.62 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨746 (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (C$1.38) | C$2.59 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (C$0.61) | C$2.69 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,034 (C$835) | C$2,721 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,962 (C$465) | C$2,112 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,288 (C$85) | C$217 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,437 (C$408) | C$1,781 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,156 (C$227) | C$1,394 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,715 (C$60) | C$143 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨687 (C$11) | C$69 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,993 (C$465) | C$389 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,214 (C$212) | C$176 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨385 (C$6) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨530 (C$9) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,631 (C$42) | C$75 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,415 (C$39) | C$49 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,948 (C$63) | C$115 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,993 (C$48) | C$145 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,042,990 (C$16,735) | C$27,707 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (C$1.71) | C$1.82 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,116 (C$18) | C$112 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (C$1.92) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (C$3.48) | C$24 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨889 (C$14) | C$107 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨328 (C$5.26) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨194 (C$3.12) | C$5.63 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (C$3.65) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (C$2.54) | C$3.26 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (C$1.24) | C$2.93 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨379 (C$6) | C$29 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,386 (C$22) | C$71 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨678 (C$11) | C$29 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,588 (C$25) | C$159 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,669 (C$27) | C$103 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨713 (C$11) | C$13 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (C$2.99) | C$5.05 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨176 (C$2.82) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,030 (C$706) | C$789 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.95 (C$0.02) | C$0.43 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,679 (C$27) | C$65 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (C$3.78) | C$18 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 67% cheaper than in Canada
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