Cost of living in Kolkata, India

Summary of cost of living in Kolkata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨128,910
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨52,221
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Kolkata
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨647
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨333
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨163
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨57
12 eggs, large ₨81
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨48
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨168
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨164
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨151
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,223
2 liters of coca-cola ₨89
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨25
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨35,937
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨20,097
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨3,796
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨24,016
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨11,456
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨1,146
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨462
40” flat screen tv ₨28,726
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨13,102
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨474
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨784
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,352
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,266
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,112
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,645
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,010,760
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨105
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,149
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨243
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨125
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨200
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨799
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨281
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨147
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨321
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨116
Tube of toothpaste ₨73
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨296
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,431
2 tickets to the movies ₨508
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,568
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,245
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨700
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨281
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨343
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨41,548
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.71
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨3,808
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨215
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 337 prices entered by 37 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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