🇮🇳 India · #532 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kolkata

Close to the India average

Ranked #532 of 546 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 11,449/mo ≈ $119 INR 8,587/mo ≈ $89 25%
3-Bedroom INR 20,012/mo ≈ $208 INR 15,009/mo ≈ $156 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.3% Average
Rent
-1.4% Average
Groceries
+0.9% Average
Restaurants
-1.5% Average
Purchasing Power
-11.9% Weak

Living in Kolkata: What to Expect

Kolkata is average by global standards (ranked #532 of 546 cities). It is 0.3% cheaper than the India average, based on 28 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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