- 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 | ₨383 (C$7) | C$17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨268 (C$5.13) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (C$2.75) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (C$0.97) | C$2.46 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (C$1.35) | C$4.11 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (C$0.95) | C$4.10 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (C$3.81) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (C$2.56) | C$3.70 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.47) | C$2.39 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (C$2.25) | C$3.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (C$16) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (C$1.53) | C$2.41 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (C$0.65) | C$2.33 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in India is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,285 (C$599) | C$2,125 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,964 (C$401) | C$1,649 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,165 (C$80) | C$161 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,826 (C$495) | C$1,661 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,804 (C$284) | C$1,217 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,721 (C$71) | C$107 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨893 (C$17) | C$53 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,468 (C$660) | C$489 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,703 (C$205) | C$159 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨379 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨572 (C$11) | C$24 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in India is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,445 (C$47) | C$70 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,723 (C$52) | C$57 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,711 (C$71) | C$116 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,941 (C$56) | C$140 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in India is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨866,523 (C$16,595) | C$22,589 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$1.42) | C$1.24 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,328 (C$25) | C$111 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨124 (C$2.38) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨285 (C$5.45) | C$21 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,211 (C$23) | C$93 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨220 (C$4.21) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (C$3.43) | C$4.93 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (C$4.17) | C$5.56 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (C$2.72) | C$2.96 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (C$1.34) | C$2.89 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨282 (C$5.40) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,189 (C$23) | C$53 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (C$9) | C$28 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,856 (C$36) | C$153 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,944 (C$37) | C$95 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨665 (C$13) | C$12 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (C$3.64) | C$4.86 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨213 (C$4.08) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,366 (C$754) | C$587 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨67 (C$1.28) | C$0.46 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,882 (C$36) | C$61 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (C$4.47) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 51% cheaper than in Canada
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