Cost of living in Kolkata, India

Summary of cost of living in Kolkata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨106,242
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨42,336
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Kolkata.
Page-elements

List of prices in Kolkata, India. Current as of Jan 2021.

Change the currency:
Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨320
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨322
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨116
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨46
12 eggs, large ₨72
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨42
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨190
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨139
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨28
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨149
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨856
2 liters of coca-cola ₨92
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨21
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨26,386
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨15,604
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨4,145
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨27,216
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨14,333
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨3,203
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨620
40” flat screen tv ₨29,631
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨11,142
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨426
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨642
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,115
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,229
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,766
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,478
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,115,320
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨74
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,056
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨153
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨187
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨220
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨868
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨279
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨174
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨244
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨118
Tube of toothpaste ₨72
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨195
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,044
2 tickets to the movies ₨503
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨2,136
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,994
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨574
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨240
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨259
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨41,800
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨2.93
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,787
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨194
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 392 prices entered by 102 different people.
Latest price update: January 25, 2021

Do you live in Kolkata? We need your help!

What is the price of

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new

in Kolkata?

₨

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Sydney costs AU$12 (about 2 hours ago)
  • Laundry detergent, 3 liters in Groningen costs €9 (about 2 hours ago)
  • Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in London costs £3,050 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Liverpool costs £4,300 (about 3 hours ago)
  • 12 eggs, large in Nottingham costs £2.05 (about 4 hours ago)
  • Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Muscat costs ﷼‎ 7,000 (about 4 hours ago)