How much does it cost to travel to Kolkata? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Kolkata, in USD and INR.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (INR) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $25 | ₹2,200 | $175 | ₹15,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $55 | ₹4,800 | $385 | ₹34,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $115 | ₹10,000 | $805 | ₹70,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for India rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of India (0.23048401137914248, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.1, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 87.1584483507393 INR to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Kolkata
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room
simple private room, basic amenities
$10
Street food meal
meal from a local food stall
$2
Restaurant meal
sit-down meal at a casual restaurant
$8
Local transport ride
short metro or bus fare
$1
Coffee
cup of coffee at a cafe
$2
Attraction entry
entrance fee for a major sight
$4
Prepaid SIM card
SIM with data for tourists
$6
Where the money goes
Across the three tiers, the $25 budget estimate covers basic lodging, street food, and public transport, while the $55 mid-range figure allows for more comfortable rooms and restaurant meals, and the $115 luxury tier adds higher-end accommodation and dining. Over a full week, these amounts add up to $175, $385 and $805.
The cheapest and quietest period is the off-season stretch of May, June and July, when travelers can typically find lower accommodation rates. All figures listed here are estimates, and actual prices will vary by neighborhood, season, and individual travel style.
Cheapest months by climate demand: May, Jun and Jul.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.