- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (₨1,855) | ₨557 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (₨1,058) | ₨619 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (₨762) | ₨219 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (₨252) | ₨108 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (₨423) | ₨122 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (₨415) | ₨79 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (₨1,103) | ₨613 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.92 (₨414) | ₨156 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.42 (₨255) | ₨39 | + 547% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (₨375) | ₨283 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨1,929) | ₨2,980 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (₨253) | ₨116 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.21 (₨233) | ₨57 | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,110 (₨222,515) | ₨56,589 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,637 (₨172,560) | ₨35,418 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$154 (₨16,221) | ₨8,319 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,601 (₨168,803) | ₨46,212 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,167 (₨123,102) | ₨29,470 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$98 (₨10,381) | ₨6,959 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (₨5,642) | ₨2,729 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$462 (₨48,743) | ₨41,526 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$155 (₨16,327) | ₨11,677 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨1,210) | ₨499 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (₨2,456) | ₨1,031 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (₨7,688) | ₨2,663 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$59 (₨6,173) | ₨4,551 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (₨12,136) | ₨6,644 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 (₨14,213) | ₨6,006 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,164 (₨2,442,521) | ₨2,115,150 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (₨139) | ₨92 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (₨11,527) | ₨2,561 | + 350% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨1,074) | ₨241 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (₨2,148) | ₨748 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (₨9,972) | ₨2,396 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (₨870) | ₨445 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (₨505) | ₨320 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.47 (₨577) | ₨365 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.89 (₨304) | ₨158 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (₨281) | ₨112 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (₨2,588) | ₨589 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (₨5,662) | ₨1,589 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (₨2,913) | ₨1,181 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 (₨16,513) | ₨3,978 | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (₨10,241) | ₨3,176 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (₨1,183) | ₨1,228 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.03 (₨531) | ₨389 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨745) | ₨548 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (₨63,209) | ₨57,145 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (₨47) | ₨52 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (₨6,139) | ₨3,979 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (₨1,453) | ₨281 | + 418% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan
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