- Cost of Living
- India
- Netherlands
- Kolkata
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (€1.39) | €15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (€2.53) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (€1.08) | €3.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (€0.53) | €1.22 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (€0.69) | €1.95 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (€0.43) | €2.09 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (€1.41) | €4.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (€1.61) | €2.29 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (€0.43) | €1.75 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (€0.98) | €0.70 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (€6) | €4.50 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨89 (€1.12) | €2.50 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (€0.24) | €0.87 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 76% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 (€318) | €1,291 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (€160) | €1,113 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (€26) | €225 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (€126) | €1,700 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (€67) | €1,070 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 (€13) | €70 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 (€16) | €31 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,967 (€442) | €450 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,130 (€141) | €85 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨313 (€3.95) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,075 (€14) | €15 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (€28) | €85 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (€20) | €37 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (€35) | €119 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (€28) | €104 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 87% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 87% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (€9,479) | €24,992 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.95) | €1.68 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (€3.16) | €151 | - 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨210 (€2.65) | €23 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 25% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨168 (€2.12) | €5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨231 (€2.92) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,167 (€15) | €24 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨353 (€4.46) | €3.23 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨154 (€1.95) | €2.23 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨202 (€2.55) | €1.90 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨117 (€1.48) | €0.90 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (€0.76) | €1.75 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨320 (€4.04) | €25 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 68% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,211 (€15) | €41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (€5.06) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,133 (€27) | €49 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (€6) | €90 | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨618 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (€1.02) | €3.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (€1.01) | €3.71 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,557 (€500) | €579 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 (€0.01) | €0.30 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 (€13) | €20 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (€1.77) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 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 1,235 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 76% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €883
(₨69,884)
in Kolkata.
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