Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 8% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 40% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 | ₨302 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨361 | ₨191 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 | ₨125 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 | ₨40 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 | ₨66 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 | ₨43 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 | ₨183 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨160 | ₨101 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 | ₨19 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 | ₨101 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨992 | ₨828 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 | ₨68 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 | ₨21 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 14% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,215 | ₨16,938 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,257 | ₨14,765 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,804 | ₨7,651 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,660 | ₨14,652 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,244 | ₨13,333 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,223 | ₨4,000 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨483 | ₨835 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,397 | ₨32,784 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,964 | ₨6,278 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨329 | ₨256 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨995 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 33% cheaper than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,544 | ₨2,904 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,076 | ₨3,267 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,155 | ₨4,608 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,339 | ₨5,749 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 15% more expensive than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨872,079 | ₨951,914 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 | ₨70 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨914 | ₨754 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨190 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 8% cheaper than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 | ₨150 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨194 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨729 | ₨600 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨254 | ₨150 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 | ₨227 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨265 | ₨229 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨95 | ₨121 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 | ₨75 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨368 | ₨210 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 9% cheaper than in Dehra Dun (India) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Dehra Dun | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,057 | ₨964 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨438 | ₨432 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,484 | ₨1,757 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,477 | ₨1,189 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨790 | ₨2,000 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨242 | ₨173 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨277 | ₨321 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,666 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 | ₨1.51 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,713 | ₨1,613 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 | ₨264 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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