Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Kolkata 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kolkata are 12.6% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kolkata are 20.3% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Kolkata are 47.5% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kolkata are 27.5% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Kolkata are 1.4% lower than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kolkata is 47.5% lower than in Delhi | |
Restaurants | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 350.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | -42.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,000.00 ₹ | 1,200.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 ₹ | 145.00 ₹ | -3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 290.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +3.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 174.20 ₹ | 139.32 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 35.93 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -16.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.12 ₹ | 14.50 ₹ | -10.1 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 238.86 ₹ | 208.48 ₹ | -12.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.87 ₹ | 29.79 ₹ | -25.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.88 ₹ | 26.15 ₹ | -22.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 92.26 ₹ | 80.97 ₹ | -12.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 182.53 ₹ | 211.33 ₹ | +15.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 134.90 ₹ | 113.17 ₹ | -16.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 244.51 ₹ | 245.75 ₹ | +0.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 76.58 ₹ | 83.00 ₹ | +8.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.04 ₹ | 26.89 ₹ | -13.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.32 ₹ | 52.80 ₹ | +34.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.28 ₹ | 24.73 ₹ | +22.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.15 ₹ | 11.01 ₹ | -16.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.15 ₹ | 15.64 ₹ | -8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.49 ₹ | 45.65 ₹ | -7.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.52 ₹ | 28.38 ₹ | -3.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 900.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.52 ₹ | 145.45 ₹ | -0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 235.45 ₹ | 189.05 ₹ | -19.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 340.00 ₹ | -2.9 % |
Transportation | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 15.00 ₹ | -70.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,015.00 ₹ | 242.50 ₹ | -76.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 55.00 ₹ | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 34.60 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | +16.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 375.41 ₹ | 398.04 ₹ | +6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | 1,400,270.00 ₹ | +16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,001,260.21 ₹ | 1,831,250.00 ₹ | -8.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,684.83 ₹ | 2,875.30 ₹ | -49.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 319.59 ₹ | 274.34 ₹ | -14.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 689.93 ₹ | 591.81 ₹ | -14.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,938.54 ₹ | 1,582.08 ₹ | -18.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 876.09 ₹ | 658.82 ₹ | -24.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,658.12 ₹ | 4,029.35 ₹ | -47.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 160,208.33 ₹ | 134,666.67 ₹ | -15.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,628.35 ₹ | 2,042.27 ₹ | -22.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,186.02 ₹ | 2,060.00 ₹ | -35.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,133.31 ₹ | 3,049.97 ₹ | -26.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,099.98 ₹ | 2,493.52 ₹ | -19.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,041.77 ₹ | 12,975.00 ₹ | -38.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,244.44 ₹ | 7,275.00 ₹ | -40.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 58,974.14 ₹ | 28,500.00 ₹ | -51.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 31,547.62 ₹ | 16,187.50 ₹ | -48.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,080.47 ₹ | 8,302.79 ₹ | -56.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,417.19 ₹ | 4,163.40 ₹ | -60.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 94,722.22 ₹ | 39,615.38 ₹ | -58.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.98 | 9.06 | +1.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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