Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 17% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 9% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨529 (30 lei) | 32 lei | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (3.17 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (4.44 lei) | 10 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (2.37 lei) | 4.30 lei | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨192 (11 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (1.41 lei) | 2.30 lei | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (10 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨916 (51 lei) | 25 lei | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (5.09 lei) | 5.44 lei | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (1.57 lei) | 1.67 lei | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 10% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,790 (1,782 lei) | 2,229 lei | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (1,013 lei) | 1,523 lei | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (191 lei) | 390 lei | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (1,201 lei) | 1,369 lei | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (564 lei) | 914 lei | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (102 lei) | 253 lei | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨378 (21 lei) | 32 lei | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,267 (1,809 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (815 lei) | 330 lei | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨553 (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (56 lei) | 23 lei | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 70% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (176 lei) | 261 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (309 lei) | 131 lei | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (319 lei) | 270 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (398 lei) | 251 lei | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 34% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (71,906 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (6 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (147 lei) | 74 lei | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨278 (16 lei) | 21 lei | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 8% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (6 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (47 lei) | 28 lei | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨803 (45 lei) | 84 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (16 lei) | 20 lei | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (26 lei) | 15 lei | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (8 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (4.72 lei) | 9 lei | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 10% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (90 lei) | 69 lei | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (29 lei) | 43 lei | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (81 lei) | 166 lei | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (120 lei) | 135 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (58 lei) | 21 lei | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (17 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 225% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (3,414 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (0.11 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (119 lei) | 121 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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