Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 190% | |||
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Food in Canada is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
Canada | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (₨1,239) | ₨336 | + 269% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (₨710) | ₨294 | + 141% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (₨473) | ₨163 | + 190% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.83 (₨172) | ₨54 | + 221% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.57 (₨277) | ₨83 | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.41 (₨267) | ₨40 | + 572% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨541) | ₨216 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.12 (₨250) | ₨152 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.88 (₨175) | ₨29 | + 504% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.81 (₨231) | ₨148 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (₨1,133) | ₨766 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.92 (₨177) | ₨88 | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.61 (₨158) | ₨35 | + 355% | |
Housing | + 402% | |||
Housing in Canada is 402% more expensive than in India | ||||
Canada | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,933 (₨177,719) | ₨30,707 | + 479% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,318 (₨140,432) | ₨20,031 | + 601% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$245 (₨14,862) | ₨4,413 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,872 (₨113,452) | ₨22,933 | + 395% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,518 (₨91,973) | ₨14,192 | + 548% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (₨8,662) | ₨3,664 | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (₨4,415) | ₨511 | + 764% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$395 (₨23,924) | ₨29,219 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (₨10,359) | ₨12,383 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨694) | ₨416 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (₨1,638) | ₨320 | + 412% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
Canada | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (₨4,458) | ₨2,328 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (₨3,038) | ₨2,564 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (₨6,957) | ₨3,571 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (₨8,867) | ₨3,002 | + 195% | |
Transportation | + 172% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
Canada | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,878 (₨1,628,582) | ₨980,422 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.68 (₨102) | ₨107 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$121 (₨7,320) | ₨1,414 | + 418% | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
Canada | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨579) | ₨140 | + 314% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (₨1,230) | ₨303 | + 306% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$115 (₨6,981) | ₨1,443 | + 384% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨527) | ₨402 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (₨335) | ₨190 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (₨342) | ₨248 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.30 (₨200) | ₨152 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.95 (₨179) | ₨72 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (₨1,697) | ₨373 | + 355% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
Canada | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (₨3,933) | ₨1,405 | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (₨1,815) | ₨592 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (₨9,962) | ₨1,517 | + 557% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (₨6,126) | ₨2,140 | + 186% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (₨804) | ₨607 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (₨310) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (₨464) | ₨173 | + 168% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$697 (₨42,240) | ₨46,652 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (₨23) | ₨1.29 | + 1667% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (₨3,692) | ₨1,540 | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (₨1,045) | ₨247 | + 323% | |
TOTAL | + 210% |
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 210% more expensive than in India
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