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About Kolkata

Kolkata 🇮🇳 blends rich culture with a growing remote-work scene. It’s affordable, has plenty of cafés, coworking spaces, and strong internet in many central areas. The city offers great food, books, art, and easy access to transport, though traffic and summer heat can be challenging. Ideal for nomads who value character, low costs, and urban energy. ✨

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 16 mm Feb: 20 mm Mar: 43 mm Apr: 49 mm May: 168 mm Jun: 273 mm Jul: 335 mm Aug: 400 mm Sep: 374 mm Oct: 187 mm Nov: 19 mm Dec: 27 mm Jan: 25°C / 14°C Feb: 29°C / 17°C Mar: 34°C / 22°C Apr: 37°C / 26°C May: 35°C / 26°C Jun: 34°C / 27°C Jul: 32°C / 26°C Aug: 32°C / 26°C Sep: 31°C / 26°C Oct: 31°C / 24°C Nov: 29°C / 19°C Dec: 26°C / 16°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.3
Internet Speed 7.5
Safety 6.5
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 4.2
Female Friendly 5.6
Nomad Friendly 4.3
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kolkata
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $176.22 per month
Coworking Space $80.10 per month
Coffee $1.92 per cup
Beer $2.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.67 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $6.41 per month
Mobile Plan $4.81 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $7.48 per month

Other cities in India

Other cities in India
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bangalore $1,693 6.8 Compare
2 Goa $1,479 6.7 Compare
3 Pune $1,431 6.7 Compare
4 Anjuna $1,679 6.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Khulna BD Bangladesh $1,169 4.7 Compare
2 Rajshahi BD Bangladesh $1,043 4.8 Compare
3 Dhaka BD Bangladesh $2,086 4.9 Compare
4 Barisal BD Bangladesh $542 4.4 Compare

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