Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 69% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 62% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨627 (29 zł) | 59 zł | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨399 (19 zł) | 41 zł | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 (8 zł) | 31 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (2.95 zł) | 7 zł | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (3.72 zł) | 20 zł | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨48 (2.25 zł) | 23 zł | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (9 zł) | 38 zł | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨175 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (1.24 zł) | 6 zł | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,231 (57 zł) | 70 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (4.46 zł) | 12 zł | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (1.29 zł) | 9 zł | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 81% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,858 (1,672 zł) | 9,903 zł | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,373 (857 zł) | 6,958 zł | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,183 (195 zł) | 1,906 zł | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,550 (1,098 zł) | 5,461 zł | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,716 (546 zł) | 4,172 zł | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,815 (178 zł) | 1,351 zł | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨436 (20 zł) | 82 zł | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,726 (1,339 zł) | 2,210 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,746 (687 zł) | 831 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨491 (23 zł) | 74 zł | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨792 (37 zł) | 92 zł | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 47% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,349 (109 zł) | 405 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,358 (157 zł) | 184 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,236 (197 zł) | 416 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,373 (111 zł) | 606 zł | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 61% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,728 (44,321 zł) | 144,634 zł | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (4.87 zł) | 8 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,302 (61 zł) | 187 zł | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨347 (16 zł) | 35 zł | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 77% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (6 zł) | 44 zł | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨222 (10 zł) | 90 zł | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (37 zł) | 350 zł | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨280 (13 zł) | 30 zł | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨169 (8 zł) | 28 zł | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (5.26 zł) | 17 zł | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨83 (3.88 zł) | 15 zł | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨319 (15 zł) | 143 zł | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 65% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,304 (61 zł) | 224 zł | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨549 (26 zł) | 74 zł | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,506 (70 zł) | 596 zł | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,422 (113 zł) | 261 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨611 (28 zł) | 54 zł | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨294 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨262 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,665 (1,989 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.71 (0.08 zł) | 1.12 zł | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,774 (83 zł) | 216 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨193 (9 zł) | 24 zł | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,620 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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