Cost of living in Canada compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (₨1,113) | ₨346 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₨656) | ₨295 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨417) | ₨141 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.31 (₨139) | ₨52 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.07 (₨245) | ₨75 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.83 (₨291) | ₨37 | + 680% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨607) | ₨235 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.88 (₨234) | ₨149 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (₨158) | ₨32 | + 400% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (₨187) | ₨139 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨1,082) | ₨723 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 (₨140) | ₨86 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (₨123) | ₨35 | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 280% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,099 (₨126,233) | ₨33,044 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,593 (₨95,801) | ₨20,095 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (₨9,931) | ₨4,465 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,590 (₨95,616) | ₨18,324 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (₨65,272) | ₨11,898 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (₨6,697) | ₨3,642 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (₨3,157) | ₨715 | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (₨21,774) | ₨29,630 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (₨9,768) | ₨10,904 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨648) | ₨402 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨1,423) | ₨219 | + 550% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (₨4,463) | ₨2,374 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (₨2,969) | ₨2,484 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (₨6,653) | ₨3,677 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$131 (₨7,854) | ₨2,747 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,368 (₨1,525,697) | ₨947,244 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (₨69) | ₨83 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (₨6,323) | ₨1,147 | + 451% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨620) | ₨98 | + 534% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (₨1,183) | ₨206 | + 475% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (₨5,825) | ₨630 | + 824% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨525) | ₨319 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (₨309) | ₨169 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.28 (₨318) | ₨261 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.12 (₨187) | ₨137 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.52 (₨152) | ₨72 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨1,512) | ₨219 | + 589% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨3,239) | ₨1,212 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (₨1,668) | ₨477 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (₨9,339) | ₨1,601 | + 483% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (₨5,737) | ₨1,500 | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨747) | ₨510 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.95 (₨297) | ₨180 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨440) | ₨188 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$569 (₨34,237) | ₨38,392 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (₨27) | ₨5.46 | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (₨3,487) | ₨1,486 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (₨877) | ₨271 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 179% more expensive than in India
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