Cost of Living in Kolkata

Living in Kolkata costs between ₹28,400 and ₹77,100 per month depending on your lifestyle. The biggest expense is rent, followed by food and transport. Kolkata is India's most affordable metro city, known for its rich cultural heritage, literary traditions, and vibrant street food scene. It offers the lowest cost of living among all Indian metros while maintaining decent infrastructure and a strong intellectual ecosystem.

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