Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 52% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 38% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨763 (Dinar 2.834) | Dinar 3.715 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨385 (Dinar 1.429) | Dinar 2.302 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨202 (Dinar 0.751) | Dinar 0.961 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (Dinar 0.201) | Dinar 0.560 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (Dinar 0.302) | Dinar 1.209 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨54 (Dinar 0.202) | Dinar 0.606 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨123 (Dinar 0.457) | Dinar 1.188 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨142 (Dinar 0.527) | Dinar 0.726 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (Dinar 0.093) | Dinar 0.508 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (Dinar 0.492) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,617 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (Dinar 0.338) | Dinar 0.489 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (Dinar 0.093) | Dinar 0.247 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 80% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,907 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 615 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 414 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 280 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 339 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 523 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 103 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨588 (Dinar 2.186) | Dinar 9 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,305 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 74 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 32 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨514 (Dinar 1.910) | Dinar 2.579 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (Dinar 3.715) | Dinar 3.478 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 28 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 32 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 25% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (Dinar 4,765) | Dinar 5,965 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (Dinar 0.380) | Dinar 0.108 | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨254 (Dinar 0.944) | Dinar 9 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (Dinar 0.398) | Dinar 2.445 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (Dinar 3.099) | Dinar 8 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨812 (Dinar 3.016) | Dinar 23 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (Dinar 1.034) | Dinar 1.701 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 1.478 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (Dinar 1.723) | Dinar 1.510 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (Dinar 0.526) | Dinar 0.867 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (Dinar 0.313) | Dinar 1.254 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (Dinar 0.925) | Dinar 4.672 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (Dinar 5.984) | Dinar 11 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (Dinar 1.944) | Dinar 8 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (Dinar 5.390) | Dinar 21 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 21 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (Dinar 3.863) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (Dinar 1.095) | Dinar 1.690 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (Dinar 1.142) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (Dinar 226) | Dinar 139 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (Dinar 0.007) | Dinar 0.041 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 27 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨223 (Dinar 0.829) | Dinar 0.992 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 551 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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