Kolkata - Post Report Question and Answers

What are the particular advantages of living in this city?

It's close to Darjeeling and there are inexpensive direct flights to Thailand and Sri Lanka. - Aug 2021


The cost of living is cheap. Between the delicious local food, and the handful of good non-Indian restaurants going out to eat is enjoyable. If you like history and old architecture you will like it here. - Dec 2020


Kolkata considers itself the cultural capital of India. On any given night, expats have the option of attending music, movie, or art events. It is the jumping off point for travel to India's northeast which most Indians have not seen though it is the most scenic part of India. Kolkata can also be used as a base to see the SE Asia. It is easy to save money here because things are quite cheap. - Sep 2015


It's very diverse and interesting. Its a great place to photograph. - Dec 2010


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