- Cost of Living
- India
- Netherlands
- Kolkata
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolkata, India compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨110 (€1.31) | €15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨200 (€2.37) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (€1.02) | €3.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (€0.48) | €1.22 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨55 (€0.65) | €1.95 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨34 (€0.40) | €2.09 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨111 (€1.32) | €4.33 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨127 (€1.51) | €2.29 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (€0.41) | €1.75 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (€0.92) | €0.70 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (€5.94) | €4.50 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨88 (€1.05) | €2.50 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19 (€0.22) | €0.87 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,167 (€299) | €1,291 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,684 (€151) | €1,113 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,073 (€25) | €225 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,944 (€118) | €1,700 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨5,295 (€63) | €1,070 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,037 (€12) | €70 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,276 (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,782 (€448) | €450 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,483 (€148) | €85 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (€4.45) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (€12) | €15 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 60% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,222 (€26) | €85 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,586 (€19) | €37 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,789 (€33) | €119 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,183 (€26) | €104 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 88% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 88% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (€8,903) | €24,992 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€0.89) | €1.68 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨250 (€2.97) | €151 | - 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨260 (€3.09) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 27% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨217 (€2.58) | €5.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨479 (€5.69) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,162 (€14) | €24 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨300 (€3.56) | €3.23 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨122 (€1.44) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (€2.90) | €1.90 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨126 (€1.49) | €0.90 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨59 (€0.71) | €1.75 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨331 (€3.93) | €25 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,558 (€18) | €41 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (€4.75) | €21 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,401 (€28) | €49 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (€5.94) | €90 | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨909 (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨81 (€0.96) | €3.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (€0.95) | €3.71 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨45,619 (€542) | €579 | - 6% | |
| 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 (€12) | €20 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (€1.66) | €7 | - 75% | |
| 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 1,606 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
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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
€4,000
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €922
(₨77,652)
in Kolkata.
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