Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (India) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨319 (kr27) | kr136 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨330 (kr28) | kr67 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨119 (kr10) | kr29 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨44 (kr3.76) | kr8 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨74 (kr6) | kr26 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨42 (kr3.54) | kr22 | 84% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨190 (kr16) | kr63 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨139 (kr12) | kr18 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨27 (kr2.28) | kr10 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨149 (kr13) | kr11 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨856 (kr73) | kr79 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨86 (kr7) | kr19 | 61% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨22 (kr1.91) | kr11 | 82% |
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨24,865 (kr2,119) | kr8,536 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨14,783 (kr1,260) | kr5,788 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨4,145 (kr353) | kr1,220 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨27,216 (kr2,319) | kr5,337 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨14,333 (kr1,221) | kr3,926 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,203 (kr273) | kr1,589 | 83% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨620 (kr53) | kr188 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨29,631 (kr2,525) | kr3,570 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨11,142 (kr949) | kr710 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨426 (kr36) | kr57 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨642 (kr55) | kr154 | 65% |
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,069 (kr176) | kr786 | 78% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,061 (kr176) | kr244 | 28% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,609 (kr308) | kr727 | 58% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,478 (kr211) | kr1,206 | 82% |
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨1,115,320 (kr95,027) | kr301,099 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨77 (kr7) | kr10 | 35% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,011 (kr86) | kr386 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨156 (kr13) | kr255 | 95% |
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨187 (kr16) | kr58 | 73% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨220 (kr19) | kr73 | 74% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨868 (kr74) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨279 (kr24) | kr58 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨174 (kr15) | kr28 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨244 (kr21) | kr29 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨118 (kr10) | kr13 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨72 (kr6) | kr16 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨231 (kr20) | kr176 | 89% |
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,092 (kr93) | kr344 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨457 (kr39) | kr191 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,012 (kr171) | kr475 | 64% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,007 (kr171) | kr616 | 72% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨574 (kr49) | kr77 | 36% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨240 (kr20) | kr41 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨272 (kr23) | kr33 | 29% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨41,800 (kr3,561) | kr3,258 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨2.93 (kr0.25) | kr0.93 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨1,787 (kr152) | kr230 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨200 (kr17) | kr42 | 60% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr9,386 (₨110,166) in Kolkata.