Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (₨1,429) | ₨368 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (₨770) | ₨319 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (₨499) | ₨165 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (₨181) | ₨58 | + 214% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (₨319) | ₨90 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (₨302) | ₨39 | + 680% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨551) | ₨239 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (₨293) | ₨154 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (₨181) | ₨31 | + 488% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (₨206) | ₨169 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨1,073) | ₨769 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (₨170) | ₨91 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (₨181) | ₨38 | + 380% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 303% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,782 (₨169,248) | ₨40,484 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,191 (₨133,326) | ₨24,222 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$194 (₨11,778) | ₨5,258 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,800 (₨109,508) | ₨24,750 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (₨88,092) | ₨14,691 | + 500% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (₨7,965) | ₨6,007 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (₨4,498) | ₨665 | + 576% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (₨27,508) | ₨29,903 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (₨11,651) | ₨11,999 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (₨915) | ₨535 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (₨1,803) | ₨428 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (₨4,766) | ₨2,524 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (₨3,374) | ₨2,741 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (₨7,150) | ₨4,298 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (₨8,856) | ₨3,255 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (₨1,849,300) | ₨1,326,030 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (₨105) | ₨105 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (₨6,760) | ₨1,104 | + 512% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (₨793) | ₨138 | + 473% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (₨1,885) | ₨276 | + 584% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (₨5,826) | ₨905 | + 544% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨556) | ₨396 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (₨390) | ₨223 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (₨374) | ₨281 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (₨259) | ₨167 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (₨210) | ₨98 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (₨1,893) | ₨306 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (₨4,039) | ₨1,460 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (₨1,908) | ₨600 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (₨7,741) | ₨1,500 | + 416% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (₨6,521) | ₨1,872 | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (₨874) | ₨756 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (₨316) | ₨217 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨448) | ₨182 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (₨47,059) | ₨51,130 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (₨26) | ₨1.39 | + 1748% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (₨3,828) | ₨1,638 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (₨1,025) | ₨270 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 191% more expensive than in India
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