Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (₨2,078) | ₨605 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₨1,248) | ₨657 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨804) | ₨249 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (₨280) | ₨110 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (₨451) | ₨122 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.92 (₨455) | ₨113 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨1,184) | ₨510 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.86 (₨449) | ₨181 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 (₨295) | ₨46 | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (₨382) | ₨366 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨2,052) | ₨2,502 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.31 (₨269) | ₨127 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.16 (₨251) | ₨56 | + 351% | |
| Housing | + 249% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,257 (₨262,345) | ₨54,670 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,721 (₨200,063) | ₨36,369 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$164 (₨19,084) | ₨9,463 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,711 (₨198,845) | ₨48,807 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,203 (₨139,787) | ₨29,928 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (₨12,903) | ₨8,151 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨6,127) | ₨2,478 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$416 (₨48,295) | ₨39,996 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$158 (₨18,317) | ₨12,115 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨1,265) | ₨593 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (₨2,679) | ₨773 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (₨8,047) | ₨2,113 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (₨6,012) | ₨3,540 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (₨13,060) | ₨6,553 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (₨16,152) | ₨5,618 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,291 (₨2,939,169) | ₨1,997,080 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (₨144) | ₨112 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$116 (₨13,483) | ₨1,892 | + 613% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (₨1,241) | ₨311 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (₨2,476) | ₨401 | + 518% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (₨9,427) | ₨1,433 | + 558% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (₨878) | ₨514 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (₨589) | ₨312 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.17 (₨601) | ₨305 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.00 (₨348) | ₨189 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.36 (₨274) | ₨134 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (₨2,834) | ₨388 | + 631% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨6,273) | ₨1,486 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (₨3,353) | ₨1,191 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$162 (₨18,823) | ₨3,621 | + 420% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (₨11,431) | ₨3,615 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨1,369) | ₨885 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.86 (₨565) | ₨325 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨846) | ₨393 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$574 (₨66,690) | ₨55,804 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.40 (₨46) | ₨4.62 | + 897% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (₨6,688) | ₨4,179 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (₨1,660) | ₨217 | + 665% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,392 prices entered by 2,452 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan
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