- Cost of Living
- India
- Zimbabwe
- Kolkata
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kolkata (India) and Harare (Zimbabwe)
| Food | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨97 ($1.77) | $10.75 | 84% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨153 ($2.80) | $3.50 | 20% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 ($1.50) | $3.79 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 ($0.54) | $1.60 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨47 ($0.85) | $2.50 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 ($0.51) | $1.60 | 68% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨126 ($2.29) | $5.60 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨94 ($1.72) | $3.50 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 ($0.47) | $3.33 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨69 ($1.25) | $1.50 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨672 ($12.27) | $14.50 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 ($1.10) | $2 | 45% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14.47 ($0.26) | $1.75 | 85% |
| Housing | 72% | ||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,333 ($316) | $1,100 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,609 ($48) | $167 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨854 ($15.60) | $86 | 82% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,250 ($753) | $1,600 | 53% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨6,279 ($115) | $500 | 77% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨196 ($3.57) | $15.50 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨217 ($3.95) | $2 | 98% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 25% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,311 ($42) | $30 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,871 ($52) | $25 | 110% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,188 ($58) | $120 | 52% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,756 ($32) | $80 | 60% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨639,286 ($11,669) | $36,000 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 ($1.40) | $1.26 | 11% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨494 ($9.01) | $41 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨123 ($2.25) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 50% | ||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 50% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨103 ($1.88) | $3.50 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨126 ($2.30) | $2.50 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨137 ($2.50) | $3.60 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨214 ($3.91) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨71 ($1.29) | $6 | 78% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 ($1.02) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨320 ($5.84) | $12.50 | 53% |
| Entertainment | 52% | ||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 52% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨750 ($13.69) | $33 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨323 ($5.89) | $8.33 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨627 ($11.45) | $20 | 43% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,240 ($41) | $58 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 ($5.48) | $4 | 37% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨84 ($1.54) | $2.33 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨146 ($2.66) | $1.88 | 42% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,643 ($121) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.08 ($0.02) | $1 | 98% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,911 ($35) | $40 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨119 ($2.17) | $1 | 117% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,945 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Harare
you would need to make just about $1,236
(₨67,741)
in Kolkata.