- 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 | ₨417 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (C$4.87) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (C$2.60) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.94) | C$2.41 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (C$1.31) | C$4.04 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (C$0.73) | C$3.97 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (C$3.69) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (C$2.55) | C$3.83 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (C$0.45) | C$2.39 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (C$2.21) | C$3.51 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (C$15) | C$18 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (C$1.49) | C$2.40 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (C$0.60) | C$2.26 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in India is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,043 (C$568) | C$2,127 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,360 (C$391) | C$1,654 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (C$81) | C$155 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,463 (C$466) | C$1,630 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,734 (C$288) | C$1,177 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (C$71) | C$100 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (C$15) | C$53 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (C$613) | C$474 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,591 (C$194) | C$156 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (C$7) | C$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (C$10) | C$24 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in India is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (C$44) | C$72 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,707 (C$50) | C$58 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,722 (C$68) | C$115 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (C$53) | C$138 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in India is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨875,326 (C$16,008) | C$22,939 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (C$1.42) | C$1.30 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,320 (C$24) | C$109 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (C$2.49) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (C$5.18) | C$21 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (C$28) | C$95 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (C$4.66) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (C$3.23) | C$4.90 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (C$4.16) | C$5.54 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (C$2.42) | C$2.84 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (C$1.28) | C$2.67 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (C$5.08) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (C$9) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (C$36) | C$143 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (C$33) | C$98 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (C$12) | C$11 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (C$3.56) | C$5.02 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (C$3.77) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (C$703) | C$599 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (C$1.07) | C$0.45 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,869 (C$34) | C$63 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (C$4.54) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in India is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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