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Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Kolkata (India) is 7% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 | ₨120 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 | ₨170 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 | ₨94 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 | ₨52 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨55 | ₨58 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 | ₨35 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 | ₨152 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 | ₨109 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 | ₨42 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 | ₨123 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 | ₨425 | + 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨88 | ₨71 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 | ₨26 | - 27% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Kolkata (India) is 19% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 | ₨18,300 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 | ₨13,182 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 | ₨3,417 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 | ₨8,000 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 | ₨5,227 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 | ₨1,708 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 | ₨1,044 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨36,297 | ₨34,369 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,712 | ₨11,214 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨327 | ₨370 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨625 | ₨345 | + 81% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 3% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 | ₨1,900 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 | ₨1,720 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 | ₨3,011 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 | ₨2,125 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 8% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 | ₨600,000 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 | ₨73 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 | ₨300 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨249 | ₨216 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 3% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨192 | ₨94 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨223 | ₨347 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨13,375 | ₨13,592 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨348 | ₨307 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 | ₨152 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 | ₨192 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 | ₨164 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 | ₨73 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨371 | ₨360 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 6% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,031 | ₨720 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 | ₨400 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,252 | ₨2,366 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 | ₨500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 | ₨529 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 | ₨61 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 | ₨100 | - 20% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,557 | ₨40,632 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 | ₨0.94 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 | ₨1,121 | - 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 | ₨120 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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