- Cost of Living
- India
- Philippines
- Kolkata
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kolkata (India) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 48% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨104 (Php77) | Php291 | 74% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨153 (Php113) | Php138 | 18% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨84 (Php62) | Php91 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 (Php22) | Php71 | 69% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨48 (Php35) | Php67 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (Php21) | Php54 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨126 (Php93) | Php74 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨98 (Php72) | Php128 | 44% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (Php18.95) | Php104 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (Php51) | Php44 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨672 (Php496) | Php475 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (Php44) | Php56 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14.47 (Php10.68) | Php52 | 79% |
| Housing | 71% | ||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨16,875 (Php12,456) | Php47,941 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,518 (Php1,859) | Php6,393 | 71% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨854 (Php631) | Php2,489 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,154 (Php30,377) | Php39,300 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨6,421 (Php4,740) | Php5,800 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨166 (Php123) | Php110 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨75 (Php55) | Php113 | 51% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 10% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,311 (Php1,706) | Php2,418 | 29% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,871 (Php2,120) | Php1,800 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,188 (Php2,353) | Php3,933 | 40% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,756 (Php1,296) | Php3,313 | 61% |
| Transportation | 41% | ||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 41% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨639,286 (Php471,883) | Php1,164,290 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (Php57) | Php49 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨494 (Php364) | Php643 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨123 (Php91) | Php130 | 30% |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 16% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨103 (Php76) | Php132 | 42% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨126 (Php93) | Php143 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨137 (Php101) | Php81 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨214 (Php158) | Php116 | 36% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨71 (Php52) | Php77 | 32% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 (Php41) | Php83 | 50% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨320 (Php236) | Php260 | 9% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 35% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨750 (Php554) | Php792 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨323 (Php238) | Php374 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨627 (Php463) | Php2,891 | 84% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,240 (Php1,653) | Php2,064 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Php221) | Php194 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨84 (Php62) | Php123 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨146 (Php108) | Php58 | 86% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,643 (Php4,903) | Php7,854 | 38% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.08 (Php0.80) | Php6.70 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,911 (Php1,411) | Php2,364 | 40% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨119 (Php88) | Php47 | 85% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,401 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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