Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 9% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 13% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨529 (Rp 96,147) | Rp 53,037 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (Rp 52,767) | Rp 42,447 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (Rp 32,936) | Rp 21,500 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (Rp 10,275) | Rp 20,738 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (Rp 14,397) | Rp 20,514 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (Rp 7,702) | Rp 11,800 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (Rp 44,360) | Rp 50,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨192 (Rp 34,963) | Rp 29,600 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (Rp 4,574) | Rp 24,557 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (Rp 31,181) | Rp 28,993 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨916 (Rp 166,559) | Rp 316,667 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (Rp 16,510) | Rp 22,610 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (Rp 5,088) | Rp 18,993 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 29% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,790 (Rp 5,781,875) | Rp 8,640,150 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (Rp 3,285,785) | Rp 4,076,650 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (Rp 619,414) | Rp 938,194 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (Rp 3,897,622) | Rp 4,266,930 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (Rp 1,828,235) | Rp 2,024,910 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (Rp 329,924) | Rp 971,181 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨378 (Rp 68,835) | Rp 396,806 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,267 (Rp 5,868,704) | Rp 4,874,240 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (Rp 2,643,829) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨553 (Rp 100,597) | Rp 66,032 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (Rp 181,863) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 43% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (Rp 569,701) | Rp 825,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (Rp 1,003,956) | Rp 600,000 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (Rp 1,034,304) | Rp 675,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (Rp 1,292,536) | Rp 833,333 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 9% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (Rp 233,261,841) | Rp 396,000,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (Rp 20,031) | Rp 8,428 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (Rp 478,406) | Rp 386,667 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨281 (Rp 51,051) | Rp 61,557 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 21% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (Rp 19,470) | Rp 210,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (Rp 151,712) | Rp 125,000 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨803 (Rp 146,035) | Rp 190,645 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (Rp 50,627) | Rp 53,333 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (Rp 33,702) | Rp 43,333 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (Rp 84,361) | Rp 22,500 | + 275% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (Rp 25,740) | Rp 25,000 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (Rp 15,315) | Rp 19,250 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (Rp 45,304) | Rp 152,564 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 25% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (Rp 292,930) | Rp 354,839 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (Rp 95,185) | Rp 98,571 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (Rp 263,859) | Rp 716,129 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (Rp 389,957) | Rp 600,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (Rp 189,126) | Rp 108,333 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (Rp 53,617) | Rp 56,250 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (Rp 55,902) | Rp 55,000 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (Rp 11,074,190) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (Rp 341) | Rp 1,491 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (Rp 386,517) | Rp 995,486 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (Rp 38,697) | Rp 16,576 | + 133% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 349 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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