Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨383 (C$6) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨358 (C$6.00) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (C$2.85) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (C$1.01) | C$3.10 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 (C$1.56) | C$5.63 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (C$0.75) | C$5.72 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨271 (C$4.53) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨195 (C$3.27) | C$5.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (C$0.65) | C$3.94 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨167 (C$2.79) | C$4.07 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨965 (C$16) | C$23 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (C$1.55) | C$3.34 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (C$0.68) | C$2.60 | - 74% | |
| 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 | ₨44,829 (C$750) | C$2,787 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,092 (C$470) | C$2,349 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,594 (C$94) | C$261 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,703 (C$447) | C$2,038 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,237 (C$272) | C$1,630 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,587 (C$77) | C$131 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨748 (C$13) | C$70 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,773 (C$448) | C$415 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,192 (C$187) | C$201 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨462 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨813 (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in India is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (C$43) | C$90 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,614 (C$44) | C$70 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,093 (C$69) | C$135 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,860 (C$48) | C$162 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in India is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,943,820 (C$32,532) | C$34,739 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (C$1.72) | C$1.64 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,421 (C$24) | C$107 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 70% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨96 (C$1.61) | C$12 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨252 (C$4.22) | C$33 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,179 (C$20) | C$160 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨246 (C$4.12) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨277 (C$4.64) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (C$2.93) | C$4.46 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (C$1.48) | C$3.53 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (C$5.13) | C$33 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,435 (C$24) | C$74 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨661 (C$11) | C$34 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,775 (C$30) | C$158 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,158 (C$36) | C$140 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨578 (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (C$3.54) | C$5.79 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨199 (C$3.33) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,790 (C$783) | C$679 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨7 (C$0.11) | C$0.60 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,852 (C$31) | C$56 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨288 (C$4.82) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Canada
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