Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 34% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨763 (41 zł) | 50 zł | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨385 (20 zł) | 33 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨202 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (2.87 zł) | 4.87 zł | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (4.32 zł) | 15 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨54 (2.89 zł) | 15 zł | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨123 (7 zł) | 24 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨142 (8 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.33 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (7 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,617 (86 zł) | 56 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (4.83 zł) | 9 zł | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (1.33 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,907 (2,013 zł) | 6,134 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (959 zł) | 5,657 zł | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (181 zł) | 988 zł | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (1,138 zł) | 3,378 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (534 zł) | 2,885 zł | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (96 zł) | 625 zł | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨588 (31 zł) | 47 zł | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,305 (1,503 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (772 zł) | 415 zł | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨514 (27 zł) | 66 zł | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (53 zł) | 62 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (166 zł) | 412 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (293 zł) | 206 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (302 zł) | 308 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (377 zł) | 354 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (68,094 zł) | 71,121 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (5.43 zł) | 6 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (140 zł) | 142 zł | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨247 (13 zł) | 57 zł | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 38% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (5.68 zł) | 19 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (44 zł) | 31 zł | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨812 (43 zł) | 228 zł | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (4.47 zł) | 14 zł | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (13 zł) | 62 zł | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 22% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (86 zł) | 124 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (28 zł) | 63 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (77 zł) | 219 zł | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (114 zł) | 188 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (55 zł) | 25 zł | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (3,233 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (0.10 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (113 zł) | 123 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨223 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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