Cost of Living Comparison Between Mumbai and Kolkata 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kolkata are 14.3% lower than in Mumbai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kolkata are 40.3% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Rent Prices in Kolkata are 78.7% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kolkata are 31.8% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Groceries Prices in Kolkata are 5.3% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kolkata is 6.4% lower than in Mumbai | |
Restaurants | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ₹ | 200.00 ₹ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,550.00 ₹ | 1,200.00 ₹ | -22.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 150.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 233.60 ₹ | 136.14 ₹ | -41.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.88 ₹ | 30.00 ₹ | -26.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.65 ₹ | 14.83 ₹ | -5.2 % |
Markets | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 248.55 ₹ | 206.60 ₹ | -16.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 41.39 ₹ | 29.85 ₹ | -27.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 31.63 ₹ | 26.02 ₹ | -17.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 90.96 ₹ | 80.51 ₹ | -11.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 234.69 ₹ | 212.58 ₹ | -9.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 139.30 ₹ | 112.24 ₹ | -19.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 207.56 ₹ | 245.75 ₹ | +18.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 90.04 ₹ | 82.65 ₹ | -8.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.37 ₹ | 27.34 ₹ | -6.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 44.05 ₹ | 54.07 ₹ | +22.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.94 ₹ | 24.60 ₹ | +12.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 15.99 ₹ | 10.90 ₹ | -31.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.52 ₹ | 15.40 ₹ | -6.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 48.12 ₹ | 45.65 ₹ | -5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.16 ₹ | 28.30 ₹ | -6.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 800.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 177.13 ₹ | 149.96 ₹ | -15.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 328.48 ₹ | 189.05 ₹ | -42.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 340.00 ₹ | -2.9 % |
Transportation | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | 15.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 320.00 ₹ | 242.50 ₹ | -24.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 29.00 ₹ | 55.00 ₹ | +89.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 40.23 ₹ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 401.64 ₹ | 398.05 ₹ | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,000.00 ₹ | 1,400,270.00 ₹ | +0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,907,953.27 ₹ | 1,831,250.00 ₹ | -4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,666.69 ₹ | 2,815.13 ₹ | -39.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 360.46 ₹ | 271.22 ₹ | -24.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 717.86 ₹ | 584.00 ₹ | -18.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,052.31 ₹ | 1,582.08 ₹ | -22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 981.48 ₹ | 658.82 ₹ | -32.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,333.33 ₹ | 4,029.35 ₹ | -56.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 229,153.85 ₹ | 134,666.67 ₹ | -41.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,217.15 ₹ | 2,042.27 ₹ | -7.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,330.74 ₹ | 2,060.00 ₹ | -11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,855.53 ₹ | 3,049.97 ₹ | -37.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,537.78 ₹ | 2,493.52 ₹ | -29.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 50,138.60 ₹ | 13,026.32 ₹ | -74.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 28,327.81 ₹ | 7,236.84 ₹ | -74.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 151,865.39 ₹ | 28,421.05 ₹ | -81.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 72,557.61 ₹ | 15,933.33 ₹ | -78.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 59,684.05 ₹ | 8,302.79 ₹ | -86.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 29,233.92 ₹ | 4,163.40 ₹ | -85.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mumbai Edit |
Kolkata Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 70,827.39 ₹ | 39,600.00 ₹ | -44.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.89 | 9.06 | +1.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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