Cost of Living in Kolkata, India
India · South Asia
Monthly budget from $378 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$378
/mo
Standard
$835
/mo
Comfort
$1,945
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $200 | $100 | $28 | $50 | $378/mo |
| Standard | $450 | $210 | $60 | $115 | $835/mo |
| Comfort | $1,100 | $400 | $145 | $300 | $1,945/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
City of Joy with intellectual culture, Bengali cuisine, colonial architecture, and Durga Puja festivals
Internet: 40 Mbps
Safety: 3.5/5
Nomad score: 3.4/5