Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (₨2,295) | ₨477 | + 381% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (₨1,350) | ₨617 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨821) | ₨253 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.25 (₨279) | ₨111 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (₨481) | ₨146 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 (₨594) | ₨85 | + 597% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨1,196) | ₨736 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.89 (₨482) | ₨147 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.51 (₨311) | ₨52 | + 502% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 (₨388) | ₨285 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨2,234) | ₨1,607 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 (₨284) | ₨133 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (₨254) | ₨80 | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,060 (₨255,083) | ₨65,208 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,551 (₨192,074) | ₨40,675 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$170 (₨21,049) | ₨11,662 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,601 (₨198,165) | ₨44,902 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,113 (₨137,799) | ₨32,659 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 (₨13,672) | ₨8,932 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨6,587) | ₨2,572 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$365 (₨45,224) | ₨44,098 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$165 (₨20,427) | ₨23,617 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨1,388) | ₨667 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (₨2,824) | ₨516 | + 448% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (₨9,005) | ₨3,054 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (₨5,960) | ₨5,408 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$107 (₨13,265) | ₨8,399 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (₨16,934) | ₨5,912 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,065 (₨3,103,229) | ₨2,463,580 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (₨137) | ₨107 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (₨13,565) | ₨2,108 | + 544% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (₨1,339) | ₨260 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (₨2,046) | ₨616 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$85 (₨10,548) | ₨1,831 | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨1,072) | ₨463 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.07 (₨627) | ₨350 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.47 (₨678) | ₨441 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.19 (₨395) | ₨189 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.70 (₨334) | ₨169 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨3,066) | ₨480 | + 539% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (₨6,791) | ₨1,849 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (₨3,477) | ₨1,458 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (₨18,241) | ₨2,679 | + 581% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (₨11,739) | ₨3,680 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨1,506) | ₨850 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.89 (₨606) | ₨437 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨892) | ₨435 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$560 (₨69,370) | ₨58,894 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.52 (₨64) | ₨39 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (₨7,009) | ₨4,106 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (₨1,803) | ₨267 | + 574% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,402 prices entered by 1,591 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canada is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan
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