Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (C$7) | C$18 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (C$5.11) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (C$2.65) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.97) | C$2.38 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (C$1.36) | C$3.87 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (C$0.69) | C$3.88 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (C$2.59) | C$3.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (C$0.51) | C$2.39 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (C$2.35) | C$3.32 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨865 (C$16) | C$18 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (C$1.54) | C$2.33 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (C$0.64) | C$2.05 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,574 (C$583) | C$2,161 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,127 (C$372) | C$1,601 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,098 (C$76) | C$167 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (C$444) | C$1,606 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,071 (C$260) | C$1,084 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (C$59) | C$112 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨747 (C$14) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,759 (C$568) | C$427 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,743 (C$198) | C$162 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨289 (C$5.34) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in India is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (C$44) | C$69 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (C$48) | C$54 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (C$70) | C$113 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (C$51) | C$135 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in India is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨924,452 (C$17,064) | C$24,857 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (C$1.40) | C$1.24 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,210 (C$22) | C$112 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (C$2.04) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (C$3.90) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,034 (C$19) | C$86 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (C$4.61) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨175 (C$3.23) | C$5.01 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (C$4.26) | C$5.10 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (C$2.77) | C$2.96 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (C$1.25) | C$2.34 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨253 (C$4.66) | C$24 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (C$9) | C$28 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (C$33) | C$162 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (C$36) | C$102 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (C$13) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (C$4.06) | C$4.88 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (C$4.35) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (C$636) | C$559 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (C$0.07) | C$0.39 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,995 (C$37) | C$59 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (C$4.51) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in India is 59% cheaper than in Canada
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