Cost of Living Comparison Between Kolkata and Delhi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Delhi are 14.3% higher than in Kolkata (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Delhi are 25.4% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Rent Prices in Delhi are 90.7% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Restaurant Prices in Delhi are 38.1% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Groceries Prices in Delhi are 1.3% higher than in Kolkata | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Delhi is 90.7% higher than in Kolkata | |
Restaurants | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +75.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ₹ | 2,000.00 ₹ | +66.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 140.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | +7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 300.00 ₹ | 290.00 ₹ | -3.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 139.32 ₹ | 174.20 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 30.00 ₹ | 35.93 ₹ | +19.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 14.50 ₹ | 16.12 ₹ | +11.2 % |
Markets | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 208.48 ₹ | 238.86 ₹ | +14.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 29.79 ₹ | 39.87 ₹ | +33.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 26.31 ₹ | 33.88 ₹ | +28.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 80.97 ₹ | 92.26 ₹ | +13.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 211.33 ₹ | 182.53 ₹ | -13.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 113.17 ₹ | 134.90 ₹ | +19.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 245.75 ₹ | 244.51 ₹ | -0.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 83.00 ₹ | 76.58 ₹ | -7.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.89 ₹ | 31.04 ₹ | +15.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 52.80 ₹ | 39.32 ₹ | -25.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.73 ₹ | 20.60 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.01 ₹ | 13.15 ₹ | +19.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 15.64 ₹ | 17.15 ₹ | +9.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.65 ₹ | 49.49 ₹ | +8.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 28.38 ₹ | 29.52 ₹ | +4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 900.00 ₹ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 145.45 ₹ | 145.52 ₹ | +0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 189.05 ₹ | 225.14 ₹ | +19.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 340.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | +2.9 % |
Transportation | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +233.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 242.50 ₹ | 1,015.00 ₹ | +318.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 55.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 ₹ | 32.19 ₹ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 398.04 ₹ | 375.41 ₹ | -5.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,270.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | -14.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,831,250.00 ₹ | 2,001,260.21 ₹ | +9.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,875.30 ₹ | 5,684.83 ₹ | +97.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 274.34 ₹ | 319.59 ₹ | +16.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 591.81 ₹ | 689.93 ₹ | +16.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,582.08 ₹ | 1,938.54 ₹ | +22.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 658.82 ₹ | 876.09 ₹ | +33.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,029.35 ₹ | 7,658.12 ₹ | +90.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 134,666.67 ₹ | 160,208.33 ₹ | +19.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,042.27 ₹ | 2,628.35 ₹ | +28.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,060.00 ₹ | 3,186.02 ₹ | +54.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,049.97 ₹ | 4,133.31 ₹ | +35.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,493.52 ₹ | 3,099.98 ₹ | +24.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,975.00 ₹ | 21,041.77 ₹ | +62.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,275.00 ₹ | 12,244.44 ₹ | +68.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 28,500.00 ₹ | 58,974.14 ₹ | +106.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,187.50 ₹ | 31,547.62 ₹ | +94.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,302.79 ₹ | 19,080.47 ₹ | +129.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,163.40 ₹ | 10,417.19 ₹ | +150.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kolkata Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,615.38 ₹ | 94,722.22 ₹ | +139.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.06 | 8.98 | -1.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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