Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 75% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 63% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (India) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨320 (AU$5.67) | AU$17 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨322 (AU$5.71) | AU$13 | 54% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨116 (AU$2.06) | AU$5.99 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨46 (AU$0.81) | AU$1.50 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨72 (AU$1.29) | AU$4.94 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨42 (AU$0.74) | AU$5.03 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨190 (AU$3.38) | AU$6 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨139 (AU$2.46) | AU$4.79 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨28 (AU$0.50) | AU$3.34 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨149 (AU$2.64) | AU$5.46 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨856 (AU$15) | AU$17 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨92 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.99 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨21 (AU$0.37) | AU$2.35 | 84% |
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 84% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨26,386 (AU$468) | AU$4,430 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨15,604 (AU$277) | AU$2,794 | 90% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨4,145 (AU$74) | AU$520 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨27,216 (AU$483) | AU$2,647 | 82% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨14,333 (AU$254) | AU$1,873 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,203 (AU$57) | AU$297 | 81% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨620 (AU$11) | AU$70 | 84% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨29,631 (AU$526) | AU$598 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨11,142 (AU$198) | AU$203 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨426 (AU$8) | AU$20 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨642 (AU$11) | AU$36 | 68% |
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,115 (AU$38) | AU$107 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,229 (AU$40) | AU$73 | 46% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,766 (AU$67) | AU$143 | 53% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,478 (AU$44) | AU$160 | 73% |
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 79% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨1,115,320 (AU$19,790) | AU$28,005 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨74 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.44 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,056 (AU$19) | AU$211 | 91% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨153 (AU$2.71) | AU$25 | 89% |
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 57% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨187 (AU$3.31) | AU$8 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨220 (AU$3.90) | AU$15 | 74% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨868 (AU$15) | AU$65 | 76% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨279 (AU$4.95) | AU$7 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨174 (AU$3.09) | AU$4.60 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨244 (AU$4.34) | AU$8 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨118 (AU$2.10) | AU$3.83 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨72 (AU$1.28) | AU$3.65 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨195 (AU$3.46) | AU$25 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 68% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Kolkata (India) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,044 (AU$19) | AU$53 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨503 (AU$9) | AU$38 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,136 (AU$38) | AU$222 | 83% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,994 (AU$35) | AU$101 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨574 (AU$10) | AU$18 | 44% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨240 (AU$4.25) | AU$4.30 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨259 (AU$4.59) | AU$8 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨41,800 (AU$742) | AU$729 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨2.93 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.77 | 93% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨1,787 (AU$32) | AU$77 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨194 (AU$3.44) | AU$41 | 92% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$3,238 (₨182,492) in Kolkata.