Cost of Living in Kolkata
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Kolkata, India.
Overall, the cost of living in Kolkata is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 15 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)18
Groceries index16
Dining out index15
Transport index12
Utilities index14
Median annual salary$7,575
Minimum wage$0.84/hr
Est. monthly childcare$210
Est. monthly healthcare premium$34
YoY inflation4.8%
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