Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨344 (kr33) | kr131 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨302 (kr29) | kr67 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨112 (kr11) | kr31 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (kr4.43) | kr7 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (kr6) | kr30 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (kr3.78) | kr19 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (kr18) | kr68 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 (kr14) | kr18 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (kr1.91) | kr10 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨135 (kr13) | kr12 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨923 (kr87) | kr78 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (kr8) | kr19 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (kr2.41) | kr10 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,041 (kr3,125) | kr8,455 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,237 (kr1,725) | kr5,757 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,002 (kr379) | kr1,141 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,878 (kr2,732) | kr4,956 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,444 (kr1,366) | kr3,745 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,828 (kr268) | kr1,512 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨648 (kr61) | kr193 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,003 (kr2,933) | kr3,644 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,647 (kr1,102) | kr684 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨394 (kr37) | kr54 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨636 (kr60) | kr169 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,331 (kr220) | kr778 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,647 (kr250) | kr230 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,164 (kr299) | kr745 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,231 (kr211) | kr1,287 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨996,725 (kr94,280) | kr304,676 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (kr7) | kr10 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,320 (kr125) | kr386 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨164 (kr16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨193 (kr18) | kr50 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨258 (kr24) | kr73 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,090 (kr103) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (kr26) | kr58 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 (kr18) | kr28 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨235 (kr22) | kr29 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (kr13) | kr13 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨82 (kr8) | kr16 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨181 (kr17) | kr171 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,114 (kr105) | kr337 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨485 (kr46) | kr187 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,387 (kr226) | kr475 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,192 (kr207) | kr606 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨796 (kr75) | kr73 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨209 (kr20) | kr42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (kr24) | kr33 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,370 (kr4,386) | kr3,125 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (kr0.75) | kr0.91 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,986 (kr188) | kr255 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨228 (kr22) | kr42 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 942 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr23,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr10,150 (₨107,302) in Kolkata.
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