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Kolkāta vs Delhi

India vs India · 1,305 km apart

Kolkāta

India

₹34,587 ($414)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Delhi

India

₹35,166 ($421)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Kolkāta is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kolkāta runs about $414 versus $421 in Delhi — 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 Kolkāta  ·  Full cost of living in Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolkāta cheaper than Delhi?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $414 per month in Kolkāta versus $421 in Delhi — about 2% less.
How far is Kolkāta from Delhi?
The straight-line distance between Kolkāta and Delhi is approximately 1,305 km (811 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kolkāta or Delhi?
The estimated average net salary is $704 in Kolkāta and $715 in Delhi. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $290 in Kolkāta versus $294 in Delhi per month.