🇮🇳 India · #524 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kolkata

Close to the India average

Ranked #524 of 538 cities · More expensive than 2.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kolkata

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 10,752/mo ≈ $113 INR 8,064/mo ≈ $85 25%
3-Bedroom INR 18,839/mo ≈ $198 INR 14,129/mo ≈ $149 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.9% Average
Rent
-1.6% Average
Groceries
-0.1% Average
Restaurants
-2.5% Average
Purchasing Power
-6.8% Average

Living in Kolkata: What to Expect

Kolkata is average by global standards (ranked #524 of 538 cities). It is 0.9% cheaper than the India average, based on 26 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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