Cost of living in Bikaner, India vs Montreal, Canada
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bikaner (India) is 68% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨401 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨234 (C$4.07) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨110 (C$1.92) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 (C$0.43) | C$2.51 | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (C$1.39) | C$4.48 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (C$0.58) | C$5.04 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨116 (C$2.02) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (C$2.22) | C$4.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (C$0.31) | C$3.14 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (C$1.21) | C$2.85 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨660 (C$11) | C$16 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (C$1.05) | C$2.12 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (C$0.41) | C$2.26 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bikaner (India) is 62% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,518 (C$340) | C$1,843 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨9,767 (C$170) | C$1,223 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (C$35) | C$119 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,453 (C$252) | C$1,405 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$895 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (C$35) | C$80 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,584 (C$28) | C$38 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨23,922 (C$416) | C$392 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,208 (C$160) | C$137 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨372 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bikaner (India) is 40% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,962 (C$34) | C$62 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (C$35) | C$44 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,717 (C$47) | C$120 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,559 (C$27) | C$126 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bikaner (India) is 61% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨764,660 (C$13,313) | C$24,308 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (C$1.13) | C$1.18 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,012 (C$18) | C$88 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Bikaner (India) is 43% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (C$0.87) | C$11 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (C$5.22) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$130 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (C$1.74) | C$9 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (C$1.74) | C$5.07 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (C$7) | C$5.13 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (C$1.74) | C$3.31 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨30 (C$0.52) | C$2.94 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bikaner (India) is 49% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨403 (C$7) | C$49 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (C$5.22) | C$24 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$145 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,300 (C$57) | C$90 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨188 (C$3.28) | C$13 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨126 (C$2.20) | C$4.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨126 (C$2.19) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,000 (C$696) | C$697 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨692 (C$12) | C$55 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (C$3.14) | C$12 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 812 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bikaner (India) is 59% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Montreal you would need to make just about C$2,435 (₨139,889) in Bikaner.
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