Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 40% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 47% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (€4.41) | €14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨325 (€3.65) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨188 (€2.11) | €3.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨66 (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (€0.92) | €2.23 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (€0.50) | €2.10 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨237 (€2.66) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (€1.89) | €1.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (€0.35) | €1.47 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨166 (€1.86) | €0.78 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨828 (€9) | €6 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (€1.00) | €1.40 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (€0.41) | €0.73 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 14% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨103,582 (€1,163) | €842 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,543 (€545) | €565 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,150 (€58) | €99 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,207 (€530) | €543 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨24,303 (€273) | €367 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,708 (€53) | €62 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨632 (€7) | €28 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,955 (€325) | €436 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,737 (€132) | €92 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨403 (€4.53) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨271 (€3.04) | €11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,930 (€33) | €82 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,689 (€30) | €49 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,595 (€52) | €76 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,339 (€38) | €79 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 51% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨995,682 (€11,184) | €21,881 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (€1.26) | €1.84 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨945 (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨210 (€2.36) | €18 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 47% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (€1.07) | €5.71 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨272 (€3.06) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨946 (€11) | €48 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨326 (€3.67) | €4.67 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (€2.67) | €3.43 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨275 (€3.09) | €3.50 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (€1.92) | €1.41 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (€0.90) | €2.43 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨286 (€3.21) | €14 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,729 (€19) | €34 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨677 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (€17) | €53 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,117 (€24) | €42 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨959 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨273 (€3.06) | €2.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨234 (€2.63) | €3.52 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,088 (€518) | €384 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.01 (€0.01) | €0.25 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,924 (€22) | €53 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨299 (€3.35) | €5.24 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 936 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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