Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 48% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 57% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨529 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (C$4.69) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (C$2.93) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (C$0.91) | C$2.38 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (C$1.28) | C$5.16 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (C$0.69) | C$4.33 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (C$3.95) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨192 (C$3.11) | C$3.72 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (C$0.41) | C$2.66 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (C$2.77) | C$3.97 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨916 (C$15) | C$24 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (C$1.47) | C$2.42 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (C$0.45) | C$2.62 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,790 (C$514) | C$2,008 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (C$292) | C$1,645 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (C$55) | C$99 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (C$347) | C$1,201 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (C$163) | C$1,069 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (C$29) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨378 (C$6) | C$77 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,267 (C$522) | C$351 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (C$235) | C$159 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨553 (C$9) | C$17 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (C$16) | C$28 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 5% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (C$51) | C$87 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (C$89) | C$80 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (C$92) | C$119 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (C$115) | C$162 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 33% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (C$20,750) | C$25,318 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (C$1.78) | C$1.65 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (C$43) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨278 (C$4.50) | C$31 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 55% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (C$1.73) | C$13 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (C$13) | C$38 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨803 (C$13) | C$54 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (C$4.50) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (C$3.00) | C$5.63 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (C$8) | C$5.47 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (C$2.29) | C$3.95 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (C$1.36) | C$1.60 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (C$4.03) | C$24 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 35% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (C$26) | C$63 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (C$8) | C$28 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (C$23) | C$105 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (C$35) | C$107 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (C$17) | C$12 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (C$4.77) | C$5.19 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (C$4.97) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (C$985) | C$677 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (C$0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (C$34) | C$53 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (C$3.44) | C$14 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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