- 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$2.10) | AU$18 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (AU$3.82) | AU$11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (AU$1.64) | AU$5.82 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (AU$0.77) | AU$1.24 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (AU$1.04) | AU$5.07 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (AU$0.65) | AU$4.11 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (AU$2.13) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (AU$2.43) | AU$3.87 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (AU$0.65) | AU$2.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (AU$1.49) | AU$4.61 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨89 (AU$1.69) | AU$3.31 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (AU$0.36) | AU$1.83 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 76% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 (AU$481) | AU$1,895 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (AU$242) | AU$1,622 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (AU$40) | AU$451 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (AU$190) | AU$1,861 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (AU$101) | AU$1,324 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 (AU$20) | AU$365 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 (AU$24) | AU$60 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,782 (AU$722) | AU$594 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,483 (AU$239) | AU$189 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨367 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨954 (AU$18) | AU$28 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 55% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (AU$42) | AU$99 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (AU$30) | AU$63 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (AU$53) | AU$134 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (AU$42) | AU$129 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (AU$14,332) | AU$25,534 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.42 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (AU$4.78) | AU$79 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨250 (AU$4.78) | AU$21 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 52% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨234 (AU$4.48) | AU$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨479 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,162 (AU$22) | AU$72 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨300 (AU$5.74) | AU$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨118 (AU$2.26) | AU$4.53 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (AU$4.67) | AU$6 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (AU$2.26) | AU$3.07 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (AU$1.17) | AU$3.19 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨330 (AU$6) | AU$29 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,562 (AU$30) | AU$64 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (AU$8) | AU$37 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,528 (AU$48) | AU$227 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (AU$10) | AU$114 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨909 (AU$17) | AU$18 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (AU$1.54) | AU$4.91 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (AU$1.53) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨43,163 (AU$825) | AU$510 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.50 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 (AU$20) | AU$51 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (AU$2.68) | AU$32 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
/
INR
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Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Perth (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$6,200
in Perth
you would need to make just about AU$1,803
(₨94,331)
in Kolkata.
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