Cost of Living Comparison Between Chennai and Kolkata 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kolkata are 4.1% lower than in Chennai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kolkata are 9.3% lower than in Chennai | |
| Rent Prices in Kolkata are 31.5% lower than in Chennai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kolkata are 14.9% higher than in Chennai | |
| Groceries Prices in Kolkata are 8.4% lower than in Chennai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kolkata is 39.9% lower than in Chennai | |
Restaurants | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 ₹ | 1,200.00 ₹ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 375.84 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +6.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 170.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -11.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.51 ₹ | 136.14 ₹ | -2.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.09 ₹ | 30.19 ₹ | -24.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 18.17 ₹ | 14.83 ₹ | -18.4 % |
Markets | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.94 ₹ | 210.05 ₹ | +4.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.02 ₹ | 29.85 ₹ | -25.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.58 ₹ | 26.02 ₹ | -5.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.93 ₹ | 80.00 ₹ | +8.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 310.56 ₹ | 215.87 ₹ | -30.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 124.16 ₹ | 112.07 ₹ | -9.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 223.70 ₹ | 243.73 ₹ | +9.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.66 ₹ | 82.65 ₹ | -17.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 34.15 ₹ | 27.84 ₹ | -18.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 56.33 ₹ | 54.61 ₹ | -3.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.86 ₹ | 24.39 ₹ | +17.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 17.96 ₹ | 10.75 ₹ | -40.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.66 ₹ | 15.37 ₹ | -13.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.75 ₹ | 45.65 ₹ | -0.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.13 ₹ | 28.30 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 165.83 ₹ | 149.96 ₹ | -9.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.38 ₹ | 201.20 ₹ | -33.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 360.00 ₹ | 335.00 ₹ | -6.9 % |
Transportation | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | 15.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ₹ | 242.50 ₹ | -75.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 394.96 ₹ | 398.05 ₹ | +0.8 % |
| 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) | 2,025,383.83 ₹ | 1,811,764.71 ₹ | -10.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,779.03 ₹ | 2,931.33 ₹ | -22.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 344.70 ₹ | 271.22 ₹ | -21.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 784.55 ₹ | 589.03 ₹ | -24.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,376.68 ₹ | 1,529.58 ₹ | +11.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 471.70 ₹ | 760.53 ₹ | +61.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,161.46 ₹ | 4,029.35 ₹ | -43.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 129,814.81 ₹ | 134,666.67 ₹ | +3.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,079.46 ₹ | 2,021.39 ₹ | -2.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,943.33 ₹ | 2,060.00 ₹ | +6.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,508.57 ₹ | 3,049.97 ₹ | -13.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,594.09 ₹ | 2,479.35 ₹ | -4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,641.03 ₹ | 13,026.32 ₹ | -26.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,217.95 ₹ | 7,236.84 ₹ | -29.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,947.37 ₹ | 28,421.05 ₹ | -33.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,551.72 ₹ | 15,933.33 ₹ | -32.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 15,614.92 ₹ | 8,302.79 ₹ | -46.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,588.28 ₹ | 4,163.40 ₹ | -36.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chennai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 71,647.71 ₹ | 39,067.86 ₹ | -45.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.38 | 9.11 | -3.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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