- Cost of Living
- India
- Australia
- Kolkata
- Perth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Perth, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 73% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (AU$2.17) | AU$17 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (AU$3.94) | AU$11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (AU$1.69) | AU$6 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (AU$0.85) | AU$1.26 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (AU$1.08) | AU$5.54 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (AU$0.67) | AU$4.81 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (AU$2.19) | AU$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (AU$2.51) | AU$4.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.16 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (AU$1.53) | AU$4.72 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨88 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.44 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (AU$0.37) | AU$1.99 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 82% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 (AU$496) | AU$2,634 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (AU$250) | AU$1,965 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (AU$41) | AU$529 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (AU$196) | AU$2,757 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (AU$104) | AU$1,442 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 (AU$20) | AU$598 | - 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 (AU$25) | AU$56 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,297 (AU$715) | AU$655 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,712 (AU$231) | AU$243 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨327 (AU$6) | AU$14 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨625 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 58% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (AU$44) | AU$103 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (AU$31) | AU$72 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (AU$55) | AU$136 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (AU$43) | AU$128 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (AU$14,783) | AU$25,282 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.30 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (AU$4.93) | AU$98 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨249 (AU$4.92) | AU$21 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 51% more expensive than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨192 (AU$3.79) | AU$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨223 (AU$4.39) | AU$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨13,375 (AU$264) | AU$70 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨348 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.18 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 (AU$2.16) | AU$2.81 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (AU$1.30) | AU$3.87 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨371 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 70% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,031 (AU$20) | AU$60 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,252 (AU$44) | AU$164 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (AU$10) | AU$103 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (AU$1.59) | AU$4.82 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (AU$1.58) | AU$10 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,557 (AU$780) | AU$541 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.42 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 (AU$21) | AU$59 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (AU$2.76) | AU$28 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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