Cost of living in India compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨377 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨295 (C$4.89) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (C$2.35) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (C$0.87) | C$2.27 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (C$1.25) | C$4.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (C$0.61) | C$4.87 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨231 (C$3.84) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (C$2.44) | C$3.87 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (C$0.52) | C$2.70 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (C$2.29) | C$3.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨733 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (C$1.42) | C$2.33 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (C$0.58) | C$2.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,762 (C$560) | C$2,096 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,076 (C$333) | C$1,589 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (C$73) | C$165 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,268 (C$303) | C$1,596 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,671 (C$194) | C$1,090 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,084 (C$51) | C$108 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨707 (C$12) | C$53 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,742 (C$493) | C$362 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (C$175) | C$166 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨406 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨216 (C$3.59) | C$23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,365 (C$39) | C$75 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,490 (C$41) | C$49 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,647 (C$60) | C$112 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,705 (C$45) | C$131 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in India is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨945,162 (C$15,679) | C$25,233 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (C$1.37) | C$1.12 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (C$19) | C$105 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (C$1.69) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨205 (C$3.40) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (C$11) | C$93 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (C$5.30) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (C$2.81) | C$5.17 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (C$4.33) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (C$2.27) | C$3.28 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (C$1.17) | C$2.58 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (C$3.76) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨479 (C$8) | C$28 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,629 (C$27) | C$151 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,521 (C$25) | C$95 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨509 (C$8) | C$12 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨181 (C$3.00) | C$4.96 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (C$3.11) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,098 (C$632) | C$568 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.97 (C$0.08) | C$0.45 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,484 (C$25) | C$59 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨269 (C$4.47) | C$15 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Canada
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