Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kolkata | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨647 (13,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (6,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (3,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (1,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨81 (1,691 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (991 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨168 (3,491 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (3,415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (485 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨151 (3,137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,223 (25,390 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (1,844 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (516 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 42% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kolkata | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,937 (746,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,097 (417,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,796 (78,835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,016 (498,761 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,456 (237,919 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,146 (23,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨462 (9,601 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,726 (596,561 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,102 (272,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨474 (9,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨784 (16,279 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kolkata | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,352 (48,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,266 (67,830 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,112 (85,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,645 (54,923 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kolkata | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,010,760 (20,990,968 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (2,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,149 (23,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨243 (5,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kolkata | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (2,597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (4,155 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (16,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨281 (5,826 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨147 (3,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨321 (6,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨116 (2,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (1,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨296 (6,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kolkata | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,431 (29,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨508 (10,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,568 (32,559 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,245 (46,614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨700 (14,538 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨281 (5,831 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨343 (7,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,548 (862,851 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (36 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,808 (79,081 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (4,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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