Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (C$7) | C$18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨294 (C$5.07) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.91) | C$2.28 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (C$1.26) | C$3.90 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (C$0.62) | C$4.84 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨227 (C$3.93) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (C$2.40) | C$3.96 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (C$0.53) | C$2.54 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (C$2.29) | C$3.14 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (C$13) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (C$1.48) | C$2.29 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (C$0.62) | C$2.02 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,314 (C$575) | C$2,092 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,892 (C$344) | C$1,587 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,541 (C$78) | C$170 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,031 (C$329) | C$1,611 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,492 (C$216) | C$1,119 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,334 (C$58) | C$110 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨676 (C$12) | C$53 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,555 (C$510) | C$367 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,444 (C$180) | C$165 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨411 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨211 (C$3.65) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,314 (C$40) | C$73 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,579 (C$45) | C$48 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,601 (C$62) | C$110 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (C$47) | C$142 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨918,724 (C$15,869) | C$25,258 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (C$1.38) | C$1.11 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 (C$20) | C$111 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (C$1.73) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨212 (C$3.67) | C$17 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨624 (C$11) | C$81 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨316 (C$5.46) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (C$2.79) | C$4.96 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨254 (C$4.39) | C$5.52 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (C$2.42) | C$3.17 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (C$1.18) | C$2.65 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (C$4.13) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,195 (C$21) | C$55 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (C$8) | C$28 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,633 (C$28) | C$152 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (C$28) | C$95 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (C$10) | C$12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨193 (C$3.33) | C$4.86 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (C$3.27) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,202 (C$625) | C$565 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.27 (C$0.09) | C$0.52 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,589 (C$27) | C$56 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (C$4.68) | C$15 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 63% cheaper than in Canada
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