Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨336 (C$5.62) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨311 (C$5.20) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨166 (C$2.77) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (C$0.91) | C$3.08 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨88 (C$1.47) | C$4.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (C$0.74) | C$4.40 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (C$3.82) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (C$2.83) | C$4.64 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (C$0.52) | C$3.01 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (C$2.47) | C$3.85 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨785 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (C$1.45) | C$2.61 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (C$0.64) | C$2.56 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨51,608 (C$863) | C$2,622 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,661 (C$479) | C$2,103 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,891 (C$99) | C$200 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,376 (C$424) | C$1,836 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,317 (C$239) | C$1,443 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,918 (C$66) | C$121 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨681 (C$11) | C$68 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,909 (C$500) | C$415 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,661 (C$212) | C$184 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (C$7) | C$12 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨405 (C$7) | C$27 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in India is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,656 (C$44) | C$75 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,407 (C$40) | C$55 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,072 (C$68) | C$118 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,082 (C$52) | C$152 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in India is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,030,610 (C$17,237) | C$28,967 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (C$1.78) | C$1.82 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,111 (C$19) | C$109 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (C$2.06) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨210 (C$3.52) | C$24 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨793 (C$13) | C$99 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨377 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (C$3.05) | C$5.56 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨239 (C$4.00) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨157 (C$2.62) | C$3.45 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨74 (C$1.24) | C$3.16 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨349 (C$5.84) | C$29 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| India | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,391 (C$23) | C$74 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨669 (C$11) | C$29 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,458 (C$24) | C$143 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,701 (C$28) | C$110 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (C$10) | C$14 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (C$3.16) | C$5.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨184 (C$3.07) | C$8 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨48,579 (C$812) | C$877 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.96 (C$0.02) | C$0.45 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,692 (C$28) | C$66 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨231 (C$3.86) | C$18 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in India is 66% cheaper than in Canada
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