Cost of living
West Bengal compared to Punjab (India)
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Overview comparison
West BengalPunjab (India)
Consumer prices in Punjab (India) are roughly 32% higher than in West Bengal.
Cost of living
| Item | West Bengal | Punjab (India) |
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| Total with rent one person | 327 | 335 |
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| Total with rent family | 977 | 1,240 |
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| Without rent one person | 228 | 278 |
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| Without rent one family | 759 | 661 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 100.36 | 169.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 237.2 | 419.98 |
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| Food person | 136 | 168 |
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| Food family | 395 | 343 |
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| Transport person | 28.11 | 48.92 |
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| Transport family | 103.15 | 127.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 73.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | West Bengal | Punjab (India) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.19 | 3.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.37 | 11.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.05 | 4.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.11 | 1.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | West Bengal | Punjab (India) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 152.05 | 149.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 66.84 | 138.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 260.38 | 360.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 213.24 | 245.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.62 | 37.53 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.94 | 42.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.8 | 9.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | West Bengal | Punjab (India) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.68 | 8.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 931 | 2,822 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 474 | 1,022 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.03% | 18.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.78 | 2.54 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.33 |
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Groceries
| Item | West Bengal | Punjab (India) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.01 | 0.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.2 | 4.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.7 | 5.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.61 | 0.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | West Bengal | Punjab (India) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.05 | 15.65 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.28 | 3.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.66 | 12.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.81 | 2.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.57 | 23.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.96 | 64.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 53.97 | 50.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,444 | 1,177 |
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