Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (₨1,045) | ₨375 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₨602) | ₨278 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨378) | ₨138 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (₨135) | ₨51 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 (₨213) | ₨71 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (₨219) | ₨35 | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨537) | ₨212 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.80 (₨211) | ₨134 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (₨139) | ₨28 | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (₨177) | ₨127 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (₨961) | ₨797 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.27 (₨126) | ₨84 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (₨123) | ₨35 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 257% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,261 (₨125,657) | ₨32,377 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,774 (₨98,607) | ₨19,833 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$174 (₨9,642) | ₨4,330 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,802 (₨100,113) | ₨22,135 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,257 (₨69,831) | ₨13,235 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (₨6,328) | ₨3,267 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (₨2,986) | ₨734 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$383 (₨21,278) | ₨29,901 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 (₨9,358) | ₨10,367 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨631) | ₨378 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨1,308) | ₨362 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (₨3,831) | ₨2,385 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (₨2,849) | ₨2,611 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (₨6,256) | ₨3,751 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (₨8,170) | ₨2,705 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,657 (₨1,425,759) | ₨934,217 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (₨67) | ₨75 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (₨6,580) | ₨1,170 | + 462% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨583) | ₨98 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (₨1,148) | ₨200 | + 475% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (₨4,213) | ₨917 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (₨433) | ₨245 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.20 (₨289) | ₨176 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.42 (₨301) | ₨234 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.91 (₨162) | ₨147 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.48 (₨138) | ₨69 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨1,385) | ₨233 | + 494% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (₨3,063) | ₨1,246 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (₨1,627) | ₨475 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$165 (₨9,161) | ₨1,736 | + 428% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (₨5,358) | ₨1,930 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨661) | ₨678 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.90 (₨272) | ₨219 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨409) | ₨200 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$567 (₨31,518) | ₨33,946 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (₨22) | ₨2.10 | + 927% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (₨3,149) | ₨1,782 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (₨810) | ₨260 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Canada is 165% more expensive than in India
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