Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Pyongyang, North Korea
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| Food | - 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 82% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (3,896 ₩) | 12,563 ₩ | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨327 (3,930 ₩) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨127 (1,522 ₩) | 13,667 ₩ | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (542 ₩) | 3,926 ₩ | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (963 ₩) | 2,893 ₩ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (506 ₩) | 10,822 ₩ | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (2,290 ₩) | 6,000 ₩ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (1,482 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (318 ₩) | 2,922 ₩ | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (1,770 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (10,304 ₩) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (1,043 ₩) | 1,000 ₩ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (270 ₩) | 10,000 ₩ | - 97% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 83% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,904 (275,553 ₩) | 4,213,490 ₩ | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,231 (171,203 ₩) | 2,800,000 ₩ | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,814 (45,888 ₩) | 120,000 ₩ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,487 (330,690 ₩) | 1,000,000 ₩ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,581 (163,383 ₩) | 900,000 ₩ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,338 (40,159 ₩) | 150,000 ₩ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨562 (6,767 ₩) | 49,300 ₩ | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,377 (353,425 ₩) | 185,000 ₩ | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,899 (143,149 ₩) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨310 (3,733 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨642 (7,720 ₩) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 45% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,378 (28,612 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,053 (24,697 ₩) | 73,087 ₩ | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,184 (50,340 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,380 (28,636 ₩) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,067,530 (12,843,153 ₩) | 51,586,500 ₩ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (941 ₩) | 799 ₩ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨885 (10,648 ₩) | 72,639 ₩ | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨156 (1,872 ₩) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 67% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨187 (2,245 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨220 (2,643 ₩) | 78,976 ₩ | - 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,025 (12,326 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (3,356 ₩) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 (1,724 ₩) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (2,940 ₩) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (1,421 ₩) | 8,967 ₩ | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (854 ₩) | 6,095 ₩ | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨224 (2,694 ₩) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 70% cheaper than in Pyongyang (North Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,092 (13,136 ₩) | 100,000 ₩ | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨407 (4,892 ₩) | 76,555 ₩ | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,012 (24,203 ₩) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 (24,146 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨574 (6,911 ₩) | 67,999 ₩ | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨240 (2,883 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨272 (3,276 ₩) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,113 (530,711 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.93 (35 ₩) | 786 ₩ | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,823 (21,933 ₩) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨205 (2,472 ₩) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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