Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 31% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨668 (RM34) | RM21 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨379 (RM19) | RM19 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨179 (RM9) | RM11 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (RM3.24) | RM8 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (RM4.09) | RM12 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (RM2.48) | RM8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (RM9) | RM28 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨175 (RM9) | RM9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (RM1.37) | RM5.23 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (RM8) | RM11 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,231 (RM63) | RM147 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (RM4.91) | RM4.89 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (RM1.42) | RM3.59 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 34% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,858 (RM1,839) | RM2,760 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,567 (RM901) | RM1,631 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,183 (RM214) | RM257 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,550 (RM1,208) | RM1,723 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,716 (RM601) | RM1,046 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,815 (RM196) | RM164 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨496 (RM25) | RM115 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,813 (RM1,375) | RM1,737 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,746 (RM756) | RM584 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨491 (RM25) | RM30 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨792 (RM41) | RM25 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 17% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,350 (RM121) | RM295 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,498 (RM179) | RM114 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,236 (RM217) | RM289 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,373 (RM122) | RM331 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 43% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨973,444 (RM49,916) | RM160,078 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (RM5.39) | RM2.39 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,132 (RM58) | RM117 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨381 (RM20) | RM47 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 21% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (RM7) | RM14 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨222 (RM11) | RM22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (RM41) | RM78 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨280 (RM14) | RM34 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (RM9) | RM7 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (RM17) | RM12 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (RM5.79) | RM5.06 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (RM4.27) | RM7 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨318 (RM16) | RM39 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 9% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,277 (RM65) | RM46 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨496 (RM25) | RM26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,506 (RM77) | RM70 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,612 (RM134) | RM114 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (RM31) | RM26 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨294 (RM15) | RM12 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (RM13) | RM16 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,978 (RM2,050) | RM1,865 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (RM0.09) | RM0.27 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,774 (RM91) | RM180 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨223 (RM11) | RM17 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 217 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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