Kolkata vs Seoul Cost of Living
Kolkata (India) · Overall index 19.9 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 168% more expensive than Kolkata.
- Rent in Seoul is 309% more expensive than in Kolkata.
- Transport in Seoul is 205% more expensive than in Kolkata.
| Item | Kolkata | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +309% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $349 | $1,128 | +223% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $203 | $885 | +336% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $545 | $2,631 | +383% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $379 | $1,576 | +316% |
| Groceries | +139% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.41 | $0.97 | +137% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.23 | $3.03 | +146% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.46 | $3.33 | +128% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.46 | $3.32 | +127% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.79 | $9.47 | +150% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.9 | $8.39 | +115% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.89 | $14.8 | +151% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.78 | $4.15 | +133% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.64 | $1.53 | +139% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.39 | $3.36 | +142% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $3.73 | +123% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.89 | $2.22 | +149% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.83 | $1.86 | +124% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.75 | $1.71 | +128% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.66 | $1.67 | +153% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.12 | $11.7 | +184% |
| Transport | +205% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.59 | $1.68 | +185% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $27 | $68.9 | +155% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.92 | $2.76 | +200% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.37 | $1.34 | +262% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.19 | $0.53 | +179% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,190 | $18,844 | +263% |
| Dining out | +203% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $14.8 | +212% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $24.6 | $84.8 | +245% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.36 | $7.96 | +237% |
| Cappuccino | $1.2 | $3.11 | +159% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.52 | $1.89 | +263% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.71 | $4.53 | +165% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.02 | $5.53 | +174% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.48 | $1.43 | +198% |
| Telecom | +92% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $23.1 | $45.1 | +95% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $23.5 | $47.3 | +101% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.01 | $11.3 | +88% |
| Utilities & household | +156% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $49.4 | $130 | +163% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.16 | +167% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.2 | $3.13 | +161% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.4 | $1.03 | +158% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $5.75 | $15.9 | +177% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.6 | $60.9 | +148% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.29 | $9.46 | +121% |
| Men's haircut | $9.1 | $22.9 | +152% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.41 | $16.6 | +159% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $590 | $1,561 | +165% |
3,138 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
Keep your standard of living
Estimates for reference only — not official statistics.
Compare other cities
vs