- Cost of Living
- India
- Netherlands
- Kolkata
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨405 (€4.95) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (€3.24) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨116 (€1.41) | €3.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (€0.51) | €1.22 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨67 (€0.82) | €1.95 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (€0.48) | €2.09 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (€2.45) | €4.33 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (€1.66) | €2.29 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (€0.27) | €1.75 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (€1.70) | €0.70 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨991 (€12) | €4.50 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨88 (€1.07) | €2.50 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (€0.37) | €0.87 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 72% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,478 (€299) | €1,291 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,614 (€215) | €1,113 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,338 (€41) | €225 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,670 (€301) | €1,700 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,422 (€176) | €1,070 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,252 (€52) | €70 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨670 (€8) | €31 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,926 (€463) | €450 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,416 (€151) | €85 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨394 (€4.80) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨954 (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,519 (€31) | €85 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,894 (€23) | €37 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,685 (€45) | €119 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,901 (€35) | €104 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 83% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨733,649 (€8,949) | €24,992 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (€0.96) | €1.68 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (€13) | €151 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨224 (€2.73) | €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) | ₨240 (€2.93) | €5.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨309 (€3.77) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,162 (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨360 (€4.39) | €3.23 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨135 (€1.65) | €2.23 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨247 (€3.01) | €1.90 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨119 (€1.45) | €0.90 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (€0.83) | €1.75 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨251 (€3.06) | €25 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,493 (€18) | €41 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨424 (€5.17) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,528 (€31) | €49 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,203 (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨707 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (€2.33) | €3.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨233 (€2.84) | €3.71 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨42,838 (€523) | €579 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨42 (€0.52) | €0.30 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,692 (€21) | €20 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (€3.13) | €7 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,725 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 65% 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 €1,305
(₨106,958)
in Kolkata.
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