Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 282% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (₨3,197) | ₨519 | + 515% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (₨1,825) | ₨742 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (₨1,220) | ₨215 | + 468% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.82 (₨441) | ₨119 | + 270% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.55 (₨711) | ₨168 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.32 (₨675) | ₨102 | + 564% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨1,397) | ₨658 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.15 (₨649) | ₨194 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.84 (₨444) | ₨51 | + 764% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.81 (₨596) | ₨220 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (₨2,922) | ₨2,141 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.67 (₨417) | ₨170 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.57 (₨402) | ₨77 | + 420% | |
| Housing | + 424% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 424% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,927 (₨457,635) | ₨65,360 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,318 (₨362,320) | ₨44,450 | + 715% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$245 (₨38,343) | ₨14,918 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,872 (₨292,709) | ₨47,849 | + 512% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,518 (₨237,293) | ₨35,800 | + 563% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (₨22,349) | ₨10,123 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (₨11,391) | ₨2,270 | + 402% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$395 (₨61,726) | ₨53,975 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (₨26,727) | ₨18,356 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (₨1,791) | ₨851 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (₨4,214) | ₨797 | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (₨11,502) | ₨4,868 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (₨7,837) | ₨7,670 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (₨17,950) | ₨17,357 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (₨22,876) | ₨8,106 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,878 (₨4,201,800) | ₨5,697,890 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (₨261) | ₨146 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$120 (₨18,820) | ₨4,073 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (₨1,493) | ₨237 | + 530% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (₨3,173) | ₨572 | + 455% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$115 (₨18,012) | ₨1,768 | + 919% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨1,359) | ₨1,267 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (₨864) | ₨575 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (₨881) | ₨371 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.30 (₨517) | ₨352 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.95 (₨462) | ₨116 | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (₨4,378) | ₨681 | + 543% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 (₨10,149) | ₨2,016 | + 403% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (₨4,682) | ₨1,908 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (₨25,703) | ₨2,708 | + 849% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (₨15,806) | ₨4,907 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (₨2,075) | ₨1,025 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (₨799) | ₨469 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (₨1,197) | ₨513 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$697 (₨108,982) | ₨107,118 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (₨59) | ₨4.02 | + 1365% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (₨9,525) | ₨4,729 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (₨2,696) | ₨237 | + 1037% | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan
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