Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Kolkata (India) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨320 (kr27) | kr136 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨322 (kr27) | kr67 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨116 (kr10) | kr29 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (kr3.84) | kr8 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (kr6) | kr26 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (kr3.49) | kr22 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (kr16) | kr63 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (kr12) | kr18 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (kr2.35) | kr10 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨149 (kr12) | kr11 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (kr72) | kr79 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (kr8) | kr19 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (kr1.77) | kr11 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨26,386 (kr2,213) | kr8,536 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,604 (kr1,308) | kr5,788 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,145 (kr348) | kr1,220 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,216 (kr2,282) | kr5,337 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,333 (kr1,202) | kr3,926 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,203 (kr269) | kr1,589 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨620 (kr52) | kr188 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,631 (kr2,485) | kr3,570 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,142 (kr934) | kr710 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 (kr36) | kr57 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨642 (kr54) | kr154 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (kr177) | kr786 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,229 (kr187) | kr244 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,766 (kr316) | kr727 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,478 (kr208) | kr1,206 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,115,320 (kr93,521) | kr301,099 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (kr6) | kr10 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,056 (kr89) | kr386 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨153 (kr13) | kr255 | - 95% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨187 (kr16) | kr58 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨220 (kr18) | kr73 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨868 (kr73) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (kr23) | kr58 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (kr15) | kr28 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (kr20) | kr29 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (kr10) | kr13 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (kr6) | kr16 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨195 (kr16) | kr176 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,044 (kr88) | kr344 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (kr42) | kr191 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,136 (kr179) | kr475 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,994 (kr167) | kr616 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨574 (kr48) | kr77 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨240 (kr20) | kr41 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (kr22) | kr33 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,800 (kr3,505) | kr3,258 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.93 (kr0.25) | kr0.93 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,787 (kr150) | kr230 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨194 (kr16) | kr42 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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