Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 9% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 11% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (2,256 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨347 (1,516 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨135 (589 Ft) | 722 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (203 Ft) | 346 Ft | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (342 Ft) | 767 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (190 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 (1,026 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨133 (582 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (109 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 (563 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨992 (4,338 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 275% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (372 Ft) | 472 Ft | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (98 Ft) | 185 Ft | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 7% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨29,215 (127,776 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,838 (60,524 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,804 (25,385 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,660 (120,977 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,244 (49,177 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,223 (14,098 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨449 (1,962 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,592 (129,424 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,746 (68,867 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨261 (1,141 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨995 (4,353 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 19% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,708 (7,470 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,076 (9,080 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,155 (18,171 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,339 (10,230 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 10% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨872,079 (3,814,163 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (461 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,525 (6,671 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨190 (832 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 8% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (539 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨194 (850 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨877 (3,834 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨254 (1,112 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨209 (914 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨318 (1,393 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨95 (416 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (347 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (3,051 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 5% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,057 (4,622 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨438 (1,913 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,484 (6,489 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,477 (6,460 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨790 (3,456 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨242 (1,059 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨277 (1,211 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,666 (190,980 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (8 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,713 (7,492 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 (774 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 30% | |
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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 359 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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