Cost of living in Canada compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (₨4,916) | ₨972 | + 406% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (₨2,658) | ₨1,004 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (₨1,712) | ₨365 | + 368% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.97 (₨621) | ₨170 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.23 (₨1,095) | ₨285 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.96 (₨1,038) | ₨255 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (₨1,889) | ₨1,139 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (₨1,007) | ₨290 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (₨623) | ₨117 | + 433% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (₨709) | ₨549 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (₨3,693) | ₨2,784 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (₨585) | ₨289 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (₨621) | ₨191 | + 225% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 341% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,787 (₨583,420) | ₨115,670 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,174 (₨455,073) | ₨70,950 | + 541% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$202 (₨42,220) | ₨25,995 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,792 (₨375,064) | ₨59,502 | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,442 (₨301,911) | ₨50,821 | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$133 (₨27,799) | ₨20,152 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (₨15,483) | ₨2,097 | + 639% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$434 (₨90,941) | ₨71,636 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (₨40,085) | ₨23,262 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (₨3,149) | ₨1,718 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (₨6,204) | ₨1,977 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (₨16,398) | ₨3,426 | + 379% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (₨11,610) | ₨6,254 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (₨24,598) | ₨13,199 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$145 (₨30,314) | ₨8,569 | + 254% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (₨6,362,666) | ₨4,456,060 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (₨360) | ₨270 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (₨23,205) | ₨4,626 | + 402% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (₨2,727) | ₨1,015 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (₨6,485) | ₨1,391 | + 366% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (₨20,046) | ₨3,667 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (₨1,913) | ₨521 | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (₨1,342) | ₨922 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (₨1,287) | ₨736 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (₨891) | ₨249 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (₨722) | ₨242 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (₨6,513) | ₨860 | + 658% | |
| Entertainment | + 247% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Canada | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (₨13,898) | ₨3,545 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (₨6,566) | ₨2,089 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (₨26,635) | ₨2,959 | + 800% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (₨22,437) | ₨7,109 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (₨3,006) | ₨880 | + 242% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (₨1,087) | ₨669 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (₨1,540) | ₨745 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (₨161,910) | ₨119,622 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (₨89) | ₨3.79 | + 2236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (₨13,172) | ₨3,764 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (₨3,534) | ₨415 | + 750% | |
| TOTAL | + 225% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,962 prices entered by 1,258 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan
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