Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 62% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 (C$6) | C$24 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 (C$5.40) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (C$2.71) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (C$0.89) | C$2.77 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨110 (C$1.78) | C$5.49 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (C$0.57) | C$4.97 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨276 (C$4.47) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨206 (C$3.34) | C$5.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (C$0.56) | C$2.93 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 (C$2.63) | C$3.12 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,104 (C$18) | C$18 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (C$1.41) | C$3.07 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (C$0.75) | C$2.93 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 66% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,746 (C$854) | C$2,118 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,982 (C$502) | C$1,610 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,112 (C$67) | C$364 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,809 (C$402) | C$1,426 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,156 (C$246) | C$1,040 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,408 (C$152) | C$198 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨834 (C$14) | C$83 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,916 (C$420) | C$403 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,137 (C$197) | C$175 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨766 (C$12) | C$27 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 30% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,562 (C$42) | C$71 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,494 (C$40) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,949 (C$64) | C$110 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,178 (C$51) | C$133 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,201,700 (C$35,666) | C$29,563 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (C$1.69) | C$1.35 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,514 (C$25) | C$102 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨320 (C$5.18) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 63% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (C$2.65) | C$11 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 (C$4.37) | C$24 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨824 (C$13) | C$81 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨437 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 (C$3.41) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨320 (C$5.18) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨154 (C$2.49) | C$4.38 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (C$1.15) | C$2.56 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨362 (C$5.87) | C$31 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 57% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,732 (C$28) | C$55 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (C$11) | C$30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,722 (C$28) | C$153 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,599 (C$26) | C$103 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨930 (C$15) | C$12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨359 (C$5.82) | C$5.23 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨209 (C$3.39) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (C$680) | C$658 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.28 (C$0.04) | C$0.35 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,677 (C$27) | C$63 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨335 (C$5.43) | C$17 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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