- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (₨1,593) | ₨506 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (₨889) | ₨586 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨665) | ₨228 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (₨225) | ₨105 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.11 (₨377) | ₨117 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.06 (₨372) | ₨80 | + 364% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (₨974) | ₨462 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.73 (₨341) | ₨148 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.35 (₨216) | ₨38 | + 460% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.53 (₨323) | ₨282 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨1,687) | ₨1,862 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.39 (₨219) | ₨115 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (₨212) | ₨52 | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,122 (₨194,287) | ₨53,072 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,651 (₨151,119) | ₨32,817 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$162 (₨14,817) | ₨8,288 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,638 (₨149,923) | ₨42,068 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,195 (₨109,430) | ₨27,558 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$106 (₨9,676) | ₨6,316 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨4,840) | ₨2,752 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$481 (₨44,034) | ₨40,083 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (₨14,236) | ₨10,457 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨1,025) | ₨520 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨2,179) | ₨954 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (₨6,450) | ₨2,674 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (₨5,131) | ₨4,377 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (₨10,623) | ₨6,104 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (₨12,661) | ₨5,284 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,643 (₨2,072,848) | ₨1,822,570 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.26 (₨115) | ₨80 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (₨10,175) | ₨2,607 | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨907) | ₨211 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (₨1,902) | ₨999 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$98 (₨8,968) | ₨2,115 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨746) | ₨411 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.89 (₨447) | ₨255 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (₨511) | ₨328 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.92 (₨267) | ₨137 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.84 (₨260) | ₨108 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨2,294) | ₨446 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (₨4,890) | ₨1,503 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (₨2,529) | ₨1,110 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (₨14,175) | ₨2,429 | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (₨8,729) | ₨2,955 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (₨1,052) | ₨510 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 (₨446) | ₨354 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨635) | ₨496 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$588 (₨53,839) | ₨53,789 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (₨33) | ₨26 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (₨5,554) | ₨3,605 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (₨1,253) | ₨170 | + 635% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan
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