Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 53% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 55% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨529 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (AU$5.32) | AU$13 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (AU$3.32) | AU$5.57 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (AU$1.04) | AU$1.43 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (AU$1.45) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (AU$0.78) | AU$7 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (AU$4.48) | AU$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨192 (AU$3.53) | AU$4.40 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.46) | AU$3.51 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (AU$3.15) | AU$5.22 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨916 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.51 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (AU$0.51) | AU$2.58 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,790 (AU$583) | AU$2,541 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (AU$332) | AU$1,571 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (AU$63) | AU$208 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (AU$393) | AU$1,462 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (AU$184) | AU$1,139 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (AU$33) | AU$180 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨378 (AU$7) | AU$63 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,267 (AU$592) | AU$725 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (AU$267) | AU$215 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨553 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (AU$18) | AU$30 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 39% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (AU$57) | AU$93 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (AU$101) | AU$52 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (AU$104) | AU$128 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (AU$130) | AU$111 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 44% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (AU$23,539) | AU$27,952 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (AU$2.02) | AU$1.66 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (AU$48) | AU$108 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨280 (AU$5.14) | AU$27 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 38% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (AU$1.96) | AU$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨803 (AU$15) | AU$70 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (AU$5.11) | AU$8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (AU$3.40) | AU$4.95 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (AU$9) | AU$5.53 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (AU$2.60) | AU$2.66 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (AU$1.55) | AU$3.81 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (AU$4.57) | AU$27 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (AU$30) | AU$65 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (AU$27) | AU$114 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (AU$39) | AU$114 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (AU$5.41) | AU$4.93 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (AU$5.64) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (AU$1,118) | AU$720 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (AU$0.03) | AU$1.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (AU$3.90) | AU$30 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 389 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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