Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (₨1,546) | ₨409 | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (₨938) | ₨351 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (₨620) | ₨175 | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.02 (₨186) | ₨63 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.77 (₨356) | ₨102 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.96 (₨367) | ₨44 | + 734% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (₨755) | ₨267 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.48 (₨338) | ₨195 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.18 (₨258) | ₨40 | + 543% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.05 (₨250) | ₨174 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (₨1,396) | ₨966 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.48 (₨215) | ₨94 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.12 (₨193) | ₨43 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 294% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,232 (₨199,325) | ₨47,980 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,663 (₨164,284) | ₨29,589 | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$261 (₨16,124) | ₨5,089 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,232 (₨137,684) | ₨30,889 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,825 (₨112,550) | ₨19,044 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$138 (₨8,503) | ₨5,850 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (₨4,461) | ₨772 | + 478% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$373 (₨22,980) | ₨26,892 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$237 (₨14,630) | ₨11,431 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (₨1,116) | ₨540 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 (₨2,111) | ₨1,003 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$89 (₨5,482) | ₨2,514 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 (₨4,068) | ₨2,598 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (₨8,359) | ₨4,025 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$170 (₨10,488) | ₨2,906 | + 261% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,025 (₨2,037,009) | ₨1,814,710 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (₨103) | ₨104 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (₨6,871) | ₨1,554 | + 342% | |
| Personal Care | + 255% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 255% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (₨809) | ₨94 | + 761% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (₨1,813) | ₨262 | + 592% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$175 (₨10,772) | ₨1,182 | + 812% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$12 (₨712) | ₨391 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (₨487) | ₨229 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (₨461) | ₨269 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (₨259) | ₨195 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.95 (₨244) | ₨99 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (₨2,068) | ₨322 | + 542% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Canada | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (₨4,536) | ₨1,417 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (₨2,152) | ₨619 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$200 (₨12,348) | ₨1,545 | + 699% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$135 (₨8,332) | ₨2,204 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (₨1,018) | ₨843 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (₨371) | ₨236 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (₨517) | ₨198 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (₨40,568) | ₨42,549 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (₨27) | ₨5.62 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (₨3,898) | ₨1,807 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (₨1,260) | ₨279 | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Canada is 187% more expensive than in India
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