- Cost of Living
- India
- Canada
- Comparison
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 | ₨418 (C$7) | C$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (C$2.53) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.92) | C$2.43 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (C$1.28) | C$4.09 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.73) | C$3.94 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (C$3.56) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (C$2.45) | C$3.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (C$0.44) | C$2.32 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (C$2.13) | C$3.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨820 (C$15) | C$18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (C$1.45) | C$2.41 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (C$0.57) | C$2.32 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in India is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,314 (C$558) | C$2,117 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,500 (C$383) | C$1,638 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (C$76) | C$157 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (C$454) | C$1,623 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (C$278) | C$1,165 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (C$65) | C$100 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (C$15) | C$53 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (C$601) | C$487 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (C$184) | C$157 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (C$7) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (C$9) | C$24 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (C$43) | C$71 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (C$48) | C$57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (C$66) | C$114 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (C$52) | C$139 | - 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 | ₨870,838 (C$15,519) | C$22,804 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (C$1.37) | C$1.29 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,305 (C$23) | C$110 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (C$2.35) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (C$5.10) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,271 (C$23) | C$97 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (C$4.40) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (C$3.19) | C$4.98 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (C$3.98) | C$5.56 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (C$2.42) | C$2.84 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (C$1.23) | C$2.75 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (C$5.07) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,791 (C$32) | C$147 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (C$33) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (C$11) | C$12 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (C$3.39) | C$4.94 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (C$3.64) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (C$694) | C$593 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (C$0.95) | C$0.41 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (C$34) | C$62 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (C$4.44) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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