Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Kolkata 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kolkata is 12.2% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kolkata is 20.5% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Kolkata are 50.0% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kolkata are 27.8% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Kolkata are 0.2% higher than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kolkata is 45.8% 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) | 155.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -3.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 178.17 ₹ | 140.96 ₹ | -20.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 37.01 ₹ | 29.29 ₹ | -20.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.74 ₹ | 14.26 ₹ | -14.8 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 238.00 ₹ | 210.17 ₹ | -11.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.81 ₹ | 29.33 ₹ | -26.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.13 ₹ | 25.89 ₹ | -21.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 93.40 ₹ | 80.44 ₹ | -13.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 179.04 ₹ | 217.85 ₹ | +21.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 135.11 ₹ | 112.55 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 246.91 ₹ | 253.56 ₹ | +2.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 76.52 ₹ | 85.16 ₹ | +11.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.22 ₹ | 26.76 ₹ | -14.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 39.17 ₹ | 56.52 ₹ | +44.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.57 ₹ | 24.38 ₹ | +18.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 13.15 ₹ | 10.93 ₹ | -16.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.62 ₹ | 15.66 ₹ | -5.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 48.45 ₹ | 43.14 ₹ | -11.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.46 ₹ | 28.59 ₹ | -3.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 900.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 147.28 ₹ | 143.90 ₹ | -2.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 230.00 ₹ | 191.82 ₹ | -16.6 % |
| 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) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -75.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 55.00 ₹ | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 375.27 ₹ | 398.45 ₹ | +6.2 % |
| 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) | 2,008,855.58 ₹ | 1,831,250.00 ₹ | -8.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,592.66 ₹ | 2,827.88 ₹ | -49.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 324.23 ₹ | 276.89 ₹ | -14.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 691.25 ₹ | 583.94 ₹ | -15.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,931.62 ₹ | 1,468.08 ₹ | -24.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 958.00 ₹ | 658.82 ₹ | -31.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 320.00 ₹ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,810.61 ₹ | 3,916.61 ₹ | -49.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 164,038.46 ₹ | 134,666.67 ₹ | -17.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,633.14 ₹ | 1,996.52 ₹ | -24.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,040.80 ₹ | 1,988.71 ₹ | -34.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,198.13 ₹ | 3,149.97 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,176.45 ₹ | 2,493.72 ₹ | -21.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,545.55 ₹ | 12,023.81 ₹ | -44.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,431.37 ₹ | 7,000.00 ₹ | -43.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 58,768.50 ₹ | 27,380.95 ₹ | -53.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 31,489.36 ₹ | 15,666.67 ₹ | -50.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,014.91 ₹ | 8,302.79 ₹ | -56.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,651.73 ₹ | 4,211.57 ₹ | -60.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 92,339.08 ₹ | 39,785.71 ₹ | -56.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.89 | 9.06 | +1.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 697 | 260 |
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| Cost of Living in Gurgaon | 21.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Agra | 138.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dehradun | 148.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chandigarh | 154.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patiala | 160.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jaipur | 161.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ludhiana | 196.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jalandhar | 232.88 miles |
Cities near Kolkata: | Cost of Living in Asansol | 130.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jamshedpur | 177.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bokaro | 196.89 miles |