Kolkata travel budget

Kolkata: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kolkata

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kolkata for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 24 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 468* (39480 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • $ 4 per person

Total budget:

$ 975* (82292 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1746* (147378 Rs.)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kolkata compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kolkata in 2024 is 62% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kolkata in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kolkata by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kolkata

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kolkata is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.6/person
($ 1.2 to $ 5.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7.5/person
($ 4.6 to $ 18)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.6/person
($ 3.5 to $ 5.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kolkata

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kolkata is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 11 to $ 321)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 36/night
($ 12 to $ 265)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 35/night
($ 12 to $ 200)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 40 to $ 320)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 55 to $ 434)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 42/month
($ 16 to $ 208)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 100/month
($ 19 to $ 551)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 149/month
($ 30 to $ 425)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 46/month
($ 25 to $ 169)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 131/month
($ 18 to $ 685)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Supermarket food budget in Kolkata

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kolkata is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 0.9/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kolkata

On average, the price of transport in Kolkata is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 80)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Kolkata

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kolkata is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 5.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 5.8 to $ 18)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kolkata

On average, shopping budget in Kolkata is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.9/pack
($ 2.8 to $ 4.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 26
($ 12 to $ 43)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 31
($ 10 to $ 47)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Kolkata
London → Kolkata
London → Kolkata
$ 756
(fair price: $ 673)
Melbourne → Kolkata
Melbourne → Kolkata
Melbourne → Kolkata
$ 771
(fair price: $ 634)
Sydney → Kolkata
Sydney → Kolkata
Sydney → Kolkata
$ 799
(fair price: $ 659)
Manchester → Kolkata
Manchester → Kolkata
Manchester → Kolkata
$ 893
(fair price: $ 745)
New York City → Kolkata
New York City → Kolkata
New York City → Kolkata
$ 1171
(fair price: $ 987)
Toronto → Kolkata
Toronto → Kolkata
Toronto → Kolkata
$ 1503
(fair price: $ 1300)

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About this information on the cost of living in Kolkata

The information about the cost of living in Kolkata shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kolkata was updated on 09-11-2024.

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