Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 18% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Kolkata | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨647 (736 Lek) | 350 Lek | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (379 Lek) | 287 Lek | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (186 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (65 Lek) | 115 Lek | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨81 (93 Lek) | 209 Lek | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (54 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨168 (191 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (187 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (27 Lek) | 40 Lek | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨151 (172 Lek) | 121 Lek | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,223 (1,392 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 132% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (101 Lek) | 159 Lek | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (28 Lek) | 51 Lek | - 45% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Kolkata | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,937 (40,912 Lek) | 28,372 Lek | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,097 (22,878 Lek) | 20,417 Lek | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,796 (4,322 Lek) | 7,892 Lek | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,016 (27,341 Lek) | 15,892 Lek | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,456 (13,042 Lek) | 10,595 Lek | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,146 (1,304 Lek) | 3,208 Lek | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨462 (526 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,726 (32,702 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,102 (14,915 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 149% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨474 (540 Lek) | 2,306 Lek | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨784 (892 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 50% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Kolkata | Elbasan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,352 (2,677 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,266 (3,718 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,112 (4,681 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,645 (3,011 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 31% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Kolkata | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,010,760 (1,150,672 Lek) | 1,630,000 Lek | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (119 Lek) | 170 Lek | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,149 (1,308 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨243 (276 Lek) | 2,928 Lek | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Kolkata | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (142 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (228 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (909 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨281 (319 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨147 (167 Lek) | 301 Lek | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨321 (365 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (132 Lek) | 153 Lek | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (83 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨296 (338 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Kolkata | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,431 (1,629 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨508 (578 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,568 (1,785 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,245 (2,555 Lek) | 2,717 Lek | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨700 (797 Lek) | 540 Lek | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨281 (320 Lek) | 134 Lek | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨343 (390 Lek) | 456 Lek | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,548 (47,299 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (1.95 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,808 (4,335 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (245 Lek) | 391 Lek | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
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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