Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨763 (40 zł) | 32 zł | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨385 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨202 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (2.84 zł) | 3.12 zł | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (4.28 zł) | 12 zł | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨54 (2.86 zł) | 8 zł | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨123 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨142 (7 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.32 zł) | 2.71 zł | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (7 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,617 (85 zł) | 32 zł | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (4.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (1.32 zł) | 2.86 zł | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 41% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,907 (1,994 zł) | 3,579 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (950 zł) | 2,923 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (179 zł) | 537 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (1,127 zł) | 2,344 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (529 zł) | 1,727 zł | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (95 zł) | 317 zł | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨588 (31 zł) | 41 zł | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,305 (1,489 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (765 zł) | 516 zł | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨514 (27 zł) | 34 zł | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (53 zł) | 22 zł | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (165 zł) | 256 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (290 zł) | 135 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (299 zł) | 286 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (374 zł) | 380 zł | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (67,457 zł) | 92,931 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (5.37 zł) | 6 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (138 zł) | 110 zł | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨251 (13 zł) | 26 zł | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (5.63 zł) | 19 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (44 zł) | 44 zł | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨812 (43 zł) | 157 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (7 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (4.43 zł) | 9 zł | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (13 zł) | 45 zł | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (85 zł) | 87 zł | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (28 zł) | 66 zł | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (76 zł) | 184 zł | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (113 zł) | 161 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (55 zł) | 18 zł | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (3,203 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (0.10 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (112 zł) | 133 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨223 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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