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Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (₨897) | ₨395 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (₨523) | ₨257 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨367) | ₨143 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (₨123) | ₨52 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.94 (₨204) | ₨71 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.79 (₨196) | ₨37 | + 430% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨515) | ₨195 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (₨201) | ₨141 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (₨125) | ₨24 | + 412% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.57 (₨184) | ₨120 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨948) | ₨868 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (₨125) | ₨82 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.20 (₨114) | ₨33 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,115 (₨109,267) | ₨30,952 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,636 (₨84,505) | ₨20,722 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$150 (₨7,744) | ₨4,222 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,570 (₨81,080) | ₨23,427 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,161 (₨59,981) | ₨15,067 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (₨5,204) | ₨3,407 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨2,722) | ₨774 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$457 (₨23,633) | ₨33,237 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (₨7,887) | ₨10,729 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨568) | ₨416 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (₨1,186) | ₨547 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (₨3,740) | ₨2,420 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (₨2,906) | ₨2,712 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (₨5,962) | ₨4,018 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (₨6,985) | ₨3,262 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,881 (₨1,233,663) | ₨888,670 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (₨68) | ₨79 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (₨5,697) | ₨1,293 | + 341% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨536) | ₨129 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (₨1,064) | ₨328 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (₨4,984) | ₨1,174 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (₨442) | ₨263 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.78 (₨247) | ₨183 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.36 (₨277) | ₨229 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.94 (₨152) | ₨128 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (₨138) | ₨72 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨1,292) | ₨299 | + 332% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (₨2,744) | ₨1,247 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (₨1,414) | ₨495 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (₨7,525) | ₨2,139 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (₨5,007) | ₨1,840 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (₨577) | ₨831 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.12 (₨265) | ₨218 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨363) | ₨239 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$597 (₨30,855) | ₨37,438 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.49 (₨25) | ₨70 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (₨3,007) | ₨1,877 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (₨706) | ₨255 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 47,970 prices entered by 7,304 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 91% more expensive than in India
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