- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (₨1,672) | ₨506 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (₨938) | ₨594 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨680) | ₨214 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 (₨234) | ₨105 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.10 (₨392) | ₨119 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (₨377) | ₨82 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (₨1,011) | ₨481 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (₨356) | ₨150 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.33 (₨223) | ₨40 | + 458% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.55 (₨340) | ₨311 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨1,742) | ₨2,217 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (₨231) | ₨119 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (₨222) | ₨54 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,124 (₨203,240) | ₨56,830 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,645 (₨157,406) | ₨33,442 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$159 (₨15,231) | ₨7,867 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,624 (₨155,386) | ₨42,799 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,164 (₨111,405) | ₨25,665 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$101 (₨9,672) | ₨6,434 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (₨5,099) | ₨2,590 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (₨46,398) | ₨40,917 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (₨15,035) | ₨10,990 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨1,094) | ₨509 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (₨2,278) | ₨1,097 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (₨6,722) | ₨2,520 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (₨5,383) | ₨4,267 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (₨10,886) | ₨6,098 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (₨13,193) | ₨5,524 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,777 (₨2,179,811) | ₨1,809,730 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (₨123) | ₨85 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (₨10,535) | ₨2,543 | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨952) | ₨221 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (₨2,110) | ₨542 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (₨9,220) | ₨2,075 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨796) | ₨386 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.97 (₨476) | ₨243 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.59 (₨535) | ₨332 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (₨273) | ₨136 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.74 (₨262) | ₨104 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨2,398) | ₨612 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨5,132) | ₨1,486 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (₨2,627) | ₨1,147 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (₨13,932) | ₨3,939 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (₨9,212) | ₨3,130 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (₨1,114) | ₨500 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.96 (₨475) | ₨374 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨673) | ₨444 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$589 (₨56,413) | ₨55,174 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (₨40) | ₨44 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (₨5,953) | ₨4,065 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (₨1,313) | ₨177 | + 641% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan
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