Kolkata, India is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $408 for one person and $1026 for a family of four, including rent.
Kolkata is 62% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Kolkata is 81% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Kolkata is, on average, 95% lower than in New York City.
Kolkata is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Kolkata is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Food costs in Kolkata are 45% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport in Kolkata is 43% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.83 $ |
| Dinner | 15.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.34 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.34 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 5.98 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.42 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 9.94 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 24 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 36 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 6.67 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 184 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 336 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,116 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 562 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 468 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.95% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.93 $ |
| Haircut | 3.02 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 45.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 52 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,751 $ |