Cost of living in Kolkata, India

Summary of cost of living in Kolkata

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨150,477
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨57,297
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kolkata
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨763
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨385
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨202
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨54
12 eggs, large ₨81
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨54
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨123
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨142
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨133
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,617
2 liters of coca-cola ₨91
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨25
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨37,907
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨18,066
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨3,406
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨21,430
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨10,052
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨1,814
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨588
40” flat screen tv ₨28,305
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨14,536
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨514
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,000
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨3,132
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨5,520
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨5,687
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨7,107
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,282,520
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨102
Monthly ticket public transport ₨2,630
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨251
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨107
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨834
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨812
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨278
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨185
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨464
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨142
Tube of toothpaste ₨84
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨249
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,611
2 tickets to the movies ₨523
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,451
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,144
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,040
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨295
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨307
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨60,888
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.88
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨2,125
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨223
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 255 prices entered by 40 different people.
Latest price update: October 02, 2023

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