Cost of Living Comparison Between Delhi and Kolkata 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kolkata are 12.3% lower than in Delhi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kolkata are 19.5% lower than in Delhi | |
| Rent Prices in Kolkata are 45.9% lower than in Delhi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kolkata are 28.1% lower than in Delhi | |
| Groceries Prices in Kolkata are 0.4% lower than in Delhi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kolkata is 50.0% 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) | 180.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 270.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | +11.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 180.69 ₹ | 136.14 ₹ | -24.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.03 ₹ | 30.19 ₹ | -16.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.22 ₹ | 14.83 ₹ | -8.6 % |
Markets | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 239.05 ₹ | 210.05 ₹ | -12.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.42 ₹ | 29.85 ₹ | -26.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 33.19 ₹ | 26.02 ₹ | -21.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 91.10 ₹ | 80.00 ₹ | -12.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 184.14 ₹ | 215.87 ₹ | +17.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 136.39 ₹ | 112.07 ₹ | -17.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 243.92 ₹ | 243.73 ₹ | -0.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 75.97 ₹ | 82.65 ₹ | +8.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 30.95 ₹ | 27.84 ₹ | -10.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 38.96 ₹ | 54.61 ₹ | +40.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.45 ₹ | 24.39 ₹ | +19.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.95 ₹ | 10.75 ₹ | -17.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.17 ₹ | 15.37 ₹ | -10.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.95 ₹ | 45.65 ₹ | -8.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.66 ₹ | 28.30 ₹ | -4.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 147.29 ₹ | 149.96 ₹ | +1.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 239.76 ₹ | 201.20 ₹ | -16.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 335.00 ₹ | -4.3 % |
Transportation | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ₹ | 15.00 ₹ | -70.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,033.00 ₹ | 242.50 ₹ | -76.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 375.70 ₹ | 398.05 ₹ | +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) | 2,055,009.42 ₹ | 1,811,764.71 ₹ | -11.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,845.51 ₹ | 2,931.33 ₹ | -49.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 316.89 ₹ | 271.22 ₹ | -14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 686.14 ₹ | 589.03 ₹ | -14.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,878.35 ₹ | 1,529.58 ₹ | -18.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 879.55 ₹ | 760.53 ₹ | -13.5 % |
| 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 | 7,891.67 ₹ | 4,029.35 ₹ | -48.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 167,884.62 ₹ | 134,666.67 ₹ | -19.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,580.91 ₹ | 2,021.39 ₹ | -21.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,122.20 ₹ | 2,060.00 ₹ | -34.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,007.98 ₹ | 3,049.97 ₹ | -23.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,979.15 ₹ | 2,479.35 ₹ | -16.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 20,452.92 ₹ | 13,026.32 ₹ | -36.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,745.10 ₹ | 7,236.84 ₹ | -38.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 57,160.98 ₹ | 28,421.05 ₹ | -50.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,127.66 ₹ | 15,933.33 ₹ | -47.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 19,585.85 ₹ | 8,302.79 ₹ | -57.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,411.47 ₹ | 4,163.40 ₹ | -60.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Delhi Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 96,973.33 ₹ | 39,067.86 ₹ | -59.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.00 | 9.11 | +1.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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