Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨668 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 45 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨379 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 34 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨179 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 7 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 6 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨175 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 4.48 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,231 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 59 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 8 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (Dirham 1.19) | Dirham 5.13 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 86% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,858 (Dirham 1,543) | Dirham 14,724 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,567 (Dirham 756) | Dirham 9,417 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,183 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 829 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,550 (Dirham 1,013) | Dirham 8,201 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,716 (Dirham 504) | Dirham 5,341 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,815 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 622 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨496 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 336 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,813 (Dirham 1,154) | Dirham 770 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,746 (Dirham 634) | Dirham 296 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨491 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨792 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 31 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,350 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 251 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,498 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 220 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,236 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 399 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,373 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 408 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨973,444 (Dirham 41,879) | Dirham 92,536 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 2.88 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,132 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 303 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨425 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 36 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 68% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 25 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨222 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 38 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 284 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨280 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (Dirham 4.86) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 13 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨318 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 40 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 64% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,277 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 147 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨496 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 98 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,506 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 283 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,612 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 275 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 75 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨294 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 45 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,978 (Dirham 1,720) | Dirham 1,999 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (Dirham 0.07) | Dirham 0.56 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,774 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 318 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨223 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 72% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 749 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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