- Cost of Living
- Canada
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (₨942) | ₨421 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (₨534) | ₨267 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨382) | ₨141 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (₨128) | ₨52 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.02 (₨216) | ₨71 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (₨211) | ₨39 | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨555) | ₨200 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.87 (₨207) | ₨138 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (₨126) | ₨25 | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (₨187) | ₨122 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨985) | ₨834 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (₨129) | ₨82 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.25 (₨121) | ₨32 | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,101 (₨112,634) | ₨31,056 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,651 (₨88,512) | ₨21,167 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$152 (₨8,157) | ₨4,507 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,612 (₨86,442) | ₨24,677 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,179 (₨63,191) | ₨15,583 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$102 (₨5,463) | ₨3,830 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨2,841) | ₨828 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$469 (₨25,116) | ₨33,622 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (₨8,289) | ₨10,674 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (₨627) | ₨380 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨1,299) | ₨546 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (₨3,890) | ₨2,411 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (₨3,089) | ₨2,677 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (₨6,172) | ₨3,752 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (₨7,249) | ₨2,918 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,949 (₨1,230,244) | ₨876,965 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (₨70) | ₨78 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (₨5,879) | ₨1,346 | + 337% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨528) | ₨137 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (₨1,126) | ₨284 | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (₨5,122) | ₨1,553 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨443) | ₨258 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (₨257) | ₨179 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.45 (₨292) | ₨226 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.89 (₨155) | ₨136 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.64 (₨142) | ₨72 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨1,327) | ₨276 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨2,883) | ₨1,187 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (₨1,470) | ₨472 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$142 (₨7,629) | ₨1,971 | + 287% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (₨5,224) | ₨1,765 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (₨607) | ₨622 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (₨268) | ₨195 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨377) | ₨208 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (₨32,098) | ₨38,712 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (₨28) | ₨58 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (₨3,293) | ₨1,882 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (₨743) | ₨252 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 105% more expensive than in India
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