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Delhi vs Kolkāta

India vs India · 1,305 km apart

Delhi

India

₹35,166 ($421)

single / month

VS

Kolkāta

India

₹34,587 ($414)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseDelhiKolkātaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.49$4.42Kolkāta
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$17.94$17.66Kolkāta
Cappuccino$1.35$1.32Kolkāta
Monthly groceries (single person)$102$100Kolkāta
Monthly public transport pass$16.45$16.19Kolkāta
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43.36$42.69Kolkāta
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.56$12.36Kolkāta
Fitness club membership$12.56$12.36Kolkāta
Cinema ticket$3.29$3.24Kolkāta
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$176$172Kolkāta
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$122$120Kolkāta
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$366$359Kolkāta
Total single-person budget$421$414Kolkāta
Average net salary$715$704

Verdict

Kolkāta is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Delhi runs about $421 versus $414 in Kolkāta — a difference of roughly 2%.

Salary-adjusted, Delhi 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 Delhi  ·  Full cost of living in Kolkāta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delhi cheaper than Kolkāta?
No. Delhi costs an estimated $421 per month for a single person, about 2% more than Kolkāta at $414.
How far is Delhi from Kolkāta?
The straight-line distance between Delhi and Kolkāta is approximately 1,305 km (811 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Delhi or Kolkāta?
The estimated average net salary is $715 in Delhi and $704 in Kolkāta. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $294 in Delhi versus $290 in Kolkāta per month.