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New Delhi vs Kolkāta

India vs India · 1,305 km apart

New Delhi

India

₹26,553 ($318)

single / month

Cheaper overall
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Kolkāta

India

₹34,587 ($414)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseNew DelhiKolkātaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.45$4.42New Delhi
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$13.80$17.66New Delhi
Cappuccino$1.04$1.32New Delhi
Monthly groceries (single person)$78.20$100New Delhi
Monthly public transport pass$12.65$16.19New Delhi
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$33.35$42.69New Delhi
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$9.66$12.36New Delhi
Fitness club membership$9.66$12.36New Delhi
Cinema ticket$2.53$3.24New Delhi
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$127$172New Delhi
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$88.00$120New Delhi
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$264$359New Delhi
Total single-person budget$318$414New Delhi
Average net salary$550$704

Verdict

New Delhi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in New Delhi runs about $318 versus $414 in Kolkāta — a difference of roughly 30%.

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 New Delhi  ·  Full cost of living in Kolkāta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Delhi cheaper than Kolkāta?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $318 per month in New Delhi versus $414 in Kolkāta — about 30% less.
How far is New Delhi from Kolkāta?
The straight-line distance between New Delhi and Kolkāta is approximately 1,305 km (811 miles).
Which city has better salaries, New Delhi or Kolkāta?
The estimated average net salary is $550 in New Delhi and $704 in Kolkāta. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $232 in New Delhi versus $290 in Kolkāta per month.