- Cost of Living
- India
- Indonesia
- Kolkata
- Jakarta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kolkata (India) and Jakarta (Indonesia)
| Food | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 55% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨97 (Rp 17,265) | Rp 47,083 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨153 (Rp 27,276) | Rp 39,717 | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 (Rp 14,614) | Rp 19,809 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 (Rp 5,310) | Rp 16,412 | 68% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨47 (Rp 8,332) | Rp 20,945 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (Rp 4,933) | Rp 11,245 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨126 (Rp 22,359) | Rp 45,077 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨94 (Rp 16,731) | Rp 26,117 | 36% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (Rp 4,568) | Rp 20,575 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (Rp 12,205) | Rp 21,229 | 43% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨672 (Rp 119,645) | Rp 350,000 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (Rp 10,717) | Rp 17,338 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14.47 (Rp 2,575) | Rp 12,063 | 79% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,333 (Rp 3,085,068) | Rp 14,125,000 | 78% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,609 (Rp 464,379) | Rp 984,615 | 53% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨854 (Rp 152,080) | Rp 340,667 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,250 (Rp 7,341,883) | Rp 5,893,270 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨6,279 (Rp 1,117,568) | Rp 1,754,550 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨196 (Rp 34,834) | Rp 39,278 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨217 (Rp 38,563) | Rp 34,167 | 13% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 26% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,311 (Rp 411,343) | Rp 790,909 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,871 (Rp 511,072) | Rp 583,333 | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,188 (Rp 567,327) | Rp 785,900 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,756 (Rp 312,463) | Rp 762,069 | 59% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 56% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨639,286 (Rp 113,783,351) | Rp 421,714,000 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (Rp 13,616) | Rp 7,467 | 82% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨494 (Rp 87,880) | Rp 250,000 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨125 (Rp 22,169) | Rp 41,612 | 47% |
| Personal Care | 27% | ||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 27% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨103 (Rp 18,307) | Rp 33,825 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨126 (Rp 22,452) | Rp 34,800 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨137 (Rp 24,409) | Rp 32,200 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨214 (Rp 38,140) | Rp 30,590 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨71 (Rp 12,586) | Rp 17,667 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 (Rp 9,987) | Rp 14,539 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨320 (Rp 56,955) | Rp 80,909 | 30% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 53% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨750 (Rp 133,489) | Rp 247,500 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨323 (Rp 57,400) | Rp 75,790 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨627 (Rp 111,645) | Rp 257,778 | 57% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,240 (Rp 398,687) | Rp 936,364 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Rp 53,396) | Rp 106,154 | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨84 (Rp 14,980) | Rp 36,563 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨146 (Rp 25,956) | Rp 43,800 | 41% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,643 (Rp 1,182,330) | Rp 2,771,430 | 57% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.08 (Rp 192) | Rp 2,411 | 92% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,911 (Rp 340,149) | Rp 560,000 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨119 (Rp 21,136) | Rp 14,400 | 47% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,955 prices entered by 408 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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