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Basāpatna vs Kolkāta

India vs India · 1,479 km apart

Basāpatna

India

₹23,726 ($284)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Kolkāta

India

₹34,587 ($414)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBasāpatnaKolkātaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.11$4.42Basāpatna
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$12.42$17.66Basāpatna
Cappuccino$0.93$1.32Basāpatna
Monthly groceries (single person)$70.38$100Basāpatna
Monthly public transport pass$11.39$16.19Basāpatna
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$30.02$42.69Basāpatna
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$8.69$12.36Basāpatna
Fitness club membership$8.69$12.36Basāpatna
Cinema ticket$2.28$3.24Basāpatna
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$111$172Basāpatna
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$77.14$120Basāpatna
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$231$359Basāpatna
Total single-person budget$284$414Basāpatna
Average net salary$495$704

Verdict

Basāpatna is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Basāpatna runs about $284 versus $414 in Kolkāta — a difference of roughly 46%.

Salary-adjusted, Kolkāta leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Basāpatna  ·  Full cost of living in Kolkāta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basāpatna cheaper than Kolkāta?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $284 per month in Basāpatna versus $414 in Kolkāta — about 46% less.
How far is Basāpatna from Kolkāta?
The straight-line distance between Basāpatna and Kolkāta is approximately 1,479 km (919 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Basāpatna or Kolkāta?
The estimated average net salary is $495 in Basāpatna and $704 in Kolkāta. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $211 in Basāpatna versus $290 in Kolkāta per month.