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Kolkata is famed for its poets and philosophers, the air filled with intellectual debates and the strumming of the sitar. There's also the unreal street food. From tangy Puchkas to hearty rolls, get ready to tickle your taste buds at every turn.
The Good
- 🤤 Great food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☀️ Fantastic weather
- 💸 Very affordable
The Bad
- 👮 Not the safest
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🗑️ Pollution
- 📡 Unreliable wifi
- 🥵 Very humid
- ☀️ Uncomfortably hot
- 🥴 Can get a little rowdy
- 🤼 Crowded
Living costs
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cheaper than India median
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
- Kolkata is the cheapest place (out of 5) to live in India
- The average salary in Kolkata is
- It's about 739% cheaper to live in Kolkata than it is Paris
- You can expect to spend around $324.67 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026
Safety
While Kolkata has a rich culture and is generally safe for tourists, petty crime like pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded areas.
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