Cost of living in Kolkata, India vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 12% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨319 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨330 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨119 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.12 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨74 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (R$ 3.15) | R$ 4.21 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨190 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.46 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (R$ 2.03) | R$ 3.82 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨149 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨856 (R$ 65) | R$ 36 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (R$ 1.70) | R$ 3.42 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨26,386 (R$ 1,999) | R$ 1,618 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,604 (R$ 1,182) | R$ 1,081 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,145 (R$ 314) | R$ 369 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,216 (R$ 2,062) | R$ 1,425 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,333 (R$ 1,086) | R$ 865 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,203 (R$ 243) | R$ 493 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨620 (R$ 47) | R$ 113 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,631 (R$ 2,245) | R$ 1,517 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,142 (R$ 844) | R$ 413 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨426 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨642 (R$ 49) | R$ 10 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 12% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,069 (R$ 157) | R$ 200 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,061 (R$ 156) | R$ 173 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,609 (R$ 273) | R$ 314 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,478 (R$ 188) | R$ 205 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 21% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,115,320 (R$ 84,502) | R$ 63,667 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.09 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,011 (R$ 77) | R$ 167 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨153 (R$ 12) | R$ 43 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨187 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨220 (R$ 17) | R$ 49 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨868 (R$ 66) | R$ 155 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨279 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 4.70 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 14% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,026 (R$ 78) | R$ 89 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (R$ 38) | R$ 36 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,136 (R$ 162) | R$ 130 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,994 (R$ 151) | R$ 167 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨574 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 335% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨240 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,800 (R$ 3,167) | R$ 2,650 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.93 (R$ 0.22) | R$ 1.76 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,787 (R$ 135) | R$ 121 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 355 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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