Cost of living in Kolkata, India

Summary of cost of living in Kolkata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨130,182
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨53,936
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Kolkata
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨612
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨379
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨179
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨63
12 eggs, large ₨88
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨49
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨186
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨181
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨30
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨148
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,231
2 liters of coca-cola ₨90
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨28
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨38,380
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨19,258
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨4,165
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨22,941
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨12,310
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨4,203
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨496
40” flat screen tv ₨24,592
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨13,755
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨444
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨794
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,410
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,811
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,378
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,964
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨993,487
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨105
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,350
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨340
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨135
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨215
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨839
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨313
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨165
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨359
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨113
Tube of toothpaste ₨73
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨318
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,188
2 tickets to the movies ₨497
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,506
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,557
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨611
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨294
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨259
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨39,978
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.71
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,774
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨223
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 189 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: May 12, 2025

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