Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨319 (€3.65) | €16 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨330 (€3.78) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨119 (€1.37) | €3.67 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (€0.51) | €0.97 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨74 (€0.85) | €2.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (€0.48) | €1.87 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (€2.18) | €5.47 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (€1.59) | €1.70 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (€0.31) | €1.22 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨149 (€1.70) | €1.71 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (€0.99) | €2.45 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (€0.26) | €1.18 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,865 (€285) | €1,020 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,783 (€169) | €836 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,145 (€47) | €155 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,216 (€312) | €779 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,333 (€164) | €531 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,203 (€37) | €123 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨620 (€7) | €29 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,631 (€340) | €383 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,142 (€128) | €117 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 (€4.89) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨642 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 57% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,069 (€24) | €79 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,061 (€24) | €43 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,609 (€41) | €93 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,478 (€28) | €129 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 64% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,115,320 (€12,779) | €23,515 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (€0.88) | €1.34 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,011 (€12) | €48 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (€1.78) | €28 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨187 (€2.14) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨220 (€2.52) | €9 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨868 (€10) | €26 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (€3.20) | €4.50 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (€2.00) | €3.72 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (€2.80) | €3.39 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (€1.35) | €1.36 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (€0.83) | €2.40 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (€2.64) | €22 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,092 (€13) | €35 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨457 (€5.24) | €21 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,012 (€23) | €48 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 (€23) | €51 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨574 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨240 (€2.75) | €3.09 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨272 (€3.12) | €4.65 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,800 (€479) | €438 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.93 (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,787 (€20) | €27 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (€2.29) | €6 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 339 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,269 (₨110,796) in Kolkata.
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