Makild nomad city guide

Kolkata, India

Compare Kolkata, India for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

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Monthly estimateINR 84,500

Studio rentINR 23,000-INR 44,000

Internet65 Mbps

Safety48/100

Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (30)

PowerOutage risk (42)

CoworkingLimited work spots (54)

Best seasonDec-Mar

Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Kolkata

Kolkata is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are West Bengal central districts. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Dec-Mar. Watch out for peak heat/rainy season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Kolkata. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness: Challenging (34)
Crime rate: Elevated (53)
Air quality: Heavy pollution risk (30)
Power reliability: Outage risk (42)
Mobile data / eSIM: Workable mobile data (63)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (54)
Healthcare access: Limited access (37)
English usability: Easy in English (84)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (63)
Airport access: Easy airport access (82)
Accommodation availability: Some monthly options (63)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash often needed (55)
Food delivery / convenience: Some delivery options (66)
Social / nomad community: Small community (54)
Noise comfort: Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (29)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (44)

Cost breakdown

Rent range: INR 23,000-INR 44,000 / month
Food estimate/person: INR 21,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi: INR 5,600 / month
Cab estimate: INR 170 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai: INR 17,000 roundtrip estimate, 2-4h nonstop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Kolkata, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs: INR 150 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 390 / kg
Rice: INR 85 / kg
Milk: INR 100 / litre
Local lunch: INR 220 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 110 / cup

Country context

Country: India
Airport code: CCU
GDP per person estimate: $3,000
City conservatism estimate: 68/100

All table data for Kolkata

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person: INR 84,500
Studio/1BHK rent range: INR 23,000-INR 44,000 / month
Average rent: INR 33,500
Rent per sq ft/month: INR 59 / sq ft
Apartment size: 35-70 sqm
Average apartment size: 53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum contract: 1-6 months
Areas to start with: West Bengal central districts

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person: INR 21,000
Common food basket: Eggs INR 150, chicken INR 390/kg, rice INR 85/kg, milk INR 100/L
Eggs: INR 150 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 390 / kg
Rice: INR 85 / kg
Milk: INR 100 / litre
Local lunch: INR 220 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 110 / cup
Cab estimate: INR 170 per 5 km
Utilities: INR 4,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi: INR 1,100 / month
Internet speed: 65 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code: CCU
Flight from Mumbai: INR 17,000 roundtrip estimate, 2-4h nonstop
Flight duration estimate: ~3h one-way
Airport distance: 13.4 km from city coordinate
Best season: Dec-Mar
Avoid / bad season: Peak heat/rainy season
Scenic places: Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs: INR 84,500/month, 65 Mbps, 48/100 safety
General safety estimate: 48/100
Women safety estimate: 56/100
City conservatism estimate: 68/100
Beach access: Yes
Development estimate: Emerging (47)
Cleanliness: Challenging (34)
Crime rate: Elevated (53)
Air quality: Heavy pollution risk (30)
Power reliability: Outage risk (42)
Mobile data / eSIM: Workable mobile data (63)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (54)
Healthcare access: Limited access (37)
English usability: Easy in English (84)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (63)
Airport access: Easy airport access (82)
Accommodation availability: Some monthly options (63)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash often needed (55)
Food delivery / convenience: Some delivery options (66)
Social / nomad community: Small community (54)
Noise comfort: Moderate noise (78)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (29)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (44)
City population: 4,631,392
City coordinates: 22.56263, 88.36304

Country and source context

Country: India
Country code: IN
Country cities tracked: 684
Country GDP: $4,200B
GDP per person estimate: $3,000
Country conservatism estimate: 68/100 city signal
Women per 100 men: Estimate pending
GeoNames ID: 1275004
Search phrase: Kolkata India Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City: Kolkata
Country Code: IN
Country: India
Iata: CCU
Rent Low: 23000
Rent High: 44000
Internet: 65
Food Daily: 1400
Cab5km: 170
Utilities: 4500
Wifi: 1100
Flight Inr: 17000
Flight Time: 2-4h nonstop
Area: West Bengal central districts
Size: 35-70 sqm
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum: 1-6 months
Best Season: Dec-Mar
Avoid Season: Peak heat/rainy season
Safety: 48
City Conservative: 68
Country Gdp Pc: 3000
Country Gdp B: 4200
Title Name: Kolkata, India
Scenic: Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic Description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent: 33500
Average Sqm: 53
Monthly Estimate: 84500
Search Phrase: Kolkata India Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Latitude: 22.56263
Longitude: 88.36304
Population: 4631392
Geo Name Id: 1275004
Airport Distance Km: 13.367249933667251
Data Quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

Kolkata images

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