Since 1942
cafe in Kolkata, India
India
Kolkata
capital city of West Bengal, India
22°C · this month$1,000/mo4,496,6949 m11 missions from 11 countries
Live & travel in Kolkata
Monthly budget
$1,000/mo
Prices vs USA: 23%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 94.05 INR
Internet access
70%
of people online
Air quality
54.1
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Hindi, English
Emergency
112 · 101 · 108
Plug types
Europlug, BS 546, British and related types
Calling code
+91
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 15, 2025
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:FebruaryOctoberNovember
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 74%
Embassies & consulates in Kolkata
11 missions from 11 countries
High Commission 1
Consulate General 7
Consulate 2
Honorary Consulate 1
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Kolkata
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Kolkata
Restaurants and cafés
- FlurysMid-range
18 Park St
- Indian Coffee House
1F, 15 Bankim Chatterjee St
- Absolute Barbecues
1F, OMEGA, GP Block, Sector V
- Arsalan Restaurant & Caterer
MAR, Chinar Park
- The Backyard
19, E Topsia Rd
- Café Offbeat Up There
7F, 36/F, Topsia Rd
- Shiraz Golden Restaurant
1st Cross Rd, HA Block, Sector III
- Barbeque NationMid-range
1F, 24, Park St
- Ilish Truly Bong RestaurantMid-range
83B Park St
- TrincasMid-range
17, Park St
- Haji Saheb
26, Circus Ave
- Charnock's
9F, KB 26, Sector III
Bars and nightlife
- Olive Café & Bar
6F, 40, Shakespeare Sarani
- The Nautilus
- Calcutta Rangers Club Restro & Banquet
1F, 13/1 A, Hemanta Basu Sarani
- Titos Bar & Restaurant
Gate no-2, 10A, Hemanta Basu Sarani
- Cup e-Bong
GF, 58E Hindustan Park
- The Myx
20G, Park St
- Big Ben
The Kenilworth, Little Russell St
- Fairlawn Beer Garden
13/A Sudder St
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kolkata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Kolkata?
The travel guide to Kolkata lists Flurys, Indian Coffee House, Absolute Barbecues, Arsalan Restaurant & Caterer, and The Backyard.
Is Kolkata safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates India at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.8 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Kolkata?
Roughly $1,000 per month for a remote worker, based on India price levels (23% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Kolkata in November?
In November Kolkata averages a high of 31°C, a low of 9°C and about 23 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Kolkata?
11 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Consulate General), Canada (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), Russia (Consulate General), and United States (Consulate General).
Cities in India
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.