- Cost of Living
- India
- Netherlands
- Kolkata
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 73% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (€1.43) | €23 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (€2.61) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (€1.12) | €3.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (€0.57) | €1.22 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (€0.71) | €1.95 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (€0.44) | €2.09 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (€1.45) | €4.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (€1.66) | €2.29 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (€0.45) | €1.75 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (€1.01) | €0.70 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (€7) | €4.50 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨83 (€1.08) | €2.50 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (€0.25) | €0.87 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 83% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 (€328) | €1,149 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (€165) | €1,167 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (€27) | €225 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (€130) | €2,000 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (€69) | €1,311 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 (€14) | €70 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 (€17) | €37 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨31,768 (€414) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,907 (€129) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨304 (€3.96) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨237 (€3.09) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (€29) | €85 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (€21) | €37 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (€36) | €119 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (€28) | €104 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 84% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (€9,773) | €23,835 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.98) | €1.72 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (€3.26) | €147 | - 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨148 (€1.93) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (€1.83) | €5.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨166 (€2.16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨429 (€5.59) | €24 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨334 (€4.35) | €3.23 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨158 (€2.06) | €2.23 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨178 (€2.32) | €1.90 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨82 (€1.07) | €0.90 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨56 (€0.73) | €1.75 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨279 (€3.63) | €25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 58% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨781 (€10) | €41 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (€5.21) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨683 (€9) | €49 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (€7) | €90 | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨697 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (€1.05) | €3.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (€1.04) | €3.71 | - 72% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨39,187 (€511) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.99 (€0.01) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,050 (€14) | €21 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (€1.82) | €6 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,609 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €841
(₨64,524)
in Kolkata.
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