Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangalore and Kolkata 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kolkata are 20.2% lower than in Bangalore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kolkata are 29.1% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Rent Prices in Kolkata are 57.4% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kolkata are 28.0% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Groceries Prices in Kolkata are 18.2% lower than in Bangalore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kolkata is 57.9% lower than in Bangalore | |
Restaurants | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,800.00 ₹ | 1,200.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 350.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 250.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 206.30 ₹ | 136.14 ₹ | -34.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 47.58 ₹ | 30.19 ₹ | -36.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.37 ₹ | 14.83 ₹ | -9.4 % |
Markets | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 190.93 ₹ | 208.37 ₹ | +9.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 45.84 ₹ | 29.85 ₹ | -34.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 30.57 ₹ | 25.74 ₹ | -15.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 86.59 ₹ | 79.91 ₹ | -7.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 318.11 ₹ | 213.52 ₹ | -32.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 149.01 ₹ | 112.58 ₹ | -24.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 310.96 ₹ | 239.62 ₹ | -22.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 101.76 ₹ | 82.65 ₹ | -18.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 31.50 ₹ | 27.84 ₹ | -11.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 41.33 ₹ | 54.61 ₹ | +32.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.60 ₹ | 23.87 ₹ | +43.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.15 ₹ | 10.69 ₹ | -37.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.78 ₹ | 15.20 ₹ | -14.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 53.15 ₹ | 45.65 ₹ | -14.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.39 ₹ | 28.21 ₹ | -7.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 700.00 ₹ | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 188.86 ₹ | 148.24 ₹ | -21.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 319.46 ₹ | 201.20 ₹ | -37.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 340.00 ₹ | -5.6 % |
Transportation | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 15.00 ₹ | -70.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 ₹ | 250.00 ₹ | -83.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 190.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | -47.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.27 ₹ | 397.57 ₹ | +0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 ₹ | 1,400,270.00 ₹ | -6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,157,954.55 ₹ | 1,811,764.71 ₹ | -16.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,223.36 ₹ | 2,857.45 ₹ | -11.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 397.46 ₹ | 271.22 ₹ | -31.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 959.20 ₹ | 589.03 ₹ | -38.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,837.09 ₹ | 1,529.58 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 511.13 ₹ | 760.53 ₹ | +48.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 450.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,655.00 ₹ | 4,029.35 ₹ | -65.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 323,022.22 ₹ | 134,666.67 ₹ | -58.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,774.98 ₹ | 2,003.67 ₹ | -27.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,281.79 ₹ | 2,027.59 ₹ | -38.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,496.80 ₹ | 3,003.19 ₹ | -33.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,387.98 ₹ | 2,433.27 ₹ | -28.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 25,959.47 ₹ | 12,973.68 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,942.97 ₹ | 7,236.84 ₹ | -54.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 68,525.15 ₹ | 28,421.05 ₹ | -58.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 41,038.72 ₹ | 15,933.33 ₹ | -61.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,994.94 ₹ | 8,302.79 ₹ | -66.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,063.15 ₹ | 4,163.40 ₹ | -65.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangalore Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 130,930.19 ₹ | 39,067.86 ₹ | -70.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.99 | 9.11 | -8.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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