Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Kolkata (India) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kolkata | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨647 (E£ 361) | E£ 100 | + 261% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (E£ 186) | E£ 70 | + 165% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (E£ 91) | E£ 40 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (E£ 32) | E£ 11 | + 196% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨81 (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨168 (E£ 94) | E£ 24 | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (E£ 92) | E£ 10 | + 818% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨151 (E£ 84) | E£ 28 | + 201% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,223 (E£ 682) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (E£ 50) | E£ 10 | + 395% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.50 | + 455% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Kolkata (India) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kolkata | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,937 (E£ 20,052) | E£ 9,408 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,097 (E£ 11,213) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,796 (E£ 2,118) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,016 (E£ 13,401) | E£ 9,000 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,456 (E£ 6,392) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,146 (E£ 639) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨462 (E£ 258) | E£ 165 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,726 (E£ 16,028) | E£ 4,000 | + 301% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,102 (E£ 7,310) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨474 (E£ 265) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨784 (E£ 437) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,352 (E£ 1,312) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,266 (E£ 1,822) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,112 (E£ 2,294) | E£ 1,000 | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,645 (E£ 1,476) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,010,760 (E£ 563,980) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (E£ 58) | E£ 3.50 | + 1566% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,149 (E£ 641) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨243 (E£ 135) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (E£ 112) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (E£ 446) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨281 (E£ 157) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨147 (E£ 82) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨321 (E£ 179) | E£ 25 | + 616% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (E£ 65) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (E£ 41) | E£ 10 | + 309% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨296 (E£ 165) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Kolkata | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,431 (E£ 799) | E£ 200 | + 299% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨508 (E£ 283) | E£ 50 | + 467% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,568 (E£ 875) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,245 (E£ 1,252) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨700 (E£ 391) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨281 (E£ 157) | E£ 15 | + 944% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨343 (E£ 191) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,548 (E£ 23,183) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (E£ 0.95) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,808 (E£ 2,125) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (E£ 120) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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