Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 45% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨627 (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨399 (€4.51) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨179 (€2.02) | €4.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (€0.72) | €1.05 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (€0.90) | €3.31 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (€0.55) | €2.28 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (€2.08) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨175 (€1.98) | €2.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (€0.30) | €1.72 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (€1.68) | €1.02 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,231 (€14) | €8 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (€1.08) | €2.25 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (€0.31) | €0.89 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,858 (€406) | €1,145 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,567 (€199) | €886 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,183 (€47) | €85 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,550 (€266) | €750 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,716 (€133) | €628 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,815 (€43) | €57 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨468 (€5.30) | €32 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,726 (€325) | €334 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,746 (€167) | €87 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨491 (€5.55) | €5.58 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨792 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 28% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,349 (€27) | €76 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,498 (€40) | €33 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,236 (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,373 (€27) | €97 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 31% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨973,444 (€11,013) | €23,718 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (€1.19) | €1.24 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,302 (€15) | €17 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨383 (€4.33) | €15 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 51% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (€1.52) | €6 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨222 (€2.51) | €8 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (€9) | €71 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨280 (€3.17) | €3.62 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (€1.91) | €1.85 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (€3.75) | €2.74 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (€1.28) | €1.19 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (€0.94) | €1.33 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨319 (€3.61) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 48% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,395 (€16) | €28 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨549 (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,506 (€17) | €57 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,612 (€30) | €47 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨294 (€3.33) | €2.51 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (€2.93) | €4.16 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,978 (€452) | €420 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (€0.02) | €0.20 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,774 (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (€2.41) | €5.88 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 257 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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