Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 76% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 29% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Mumbai | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨538 | ₨295 | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨383 | ₨314 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨244 | ₨132 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 | ₨62 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨103 | ₨91 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 | ₨39 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨394 | ₨202 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 | ₨149 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨55 | ₨29 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨179 | ₨119 | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨987 | ₨1,287 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 | ₨92 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 | ₨34 | + 14% | |
Housing | + 189% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 189% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Mumbai | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨140,903 | ₨28,904 | + 387% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨71,069 | ₨21,209 | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,010 | ₨4,793 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨54,118 | ₨17,780 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨28,759 | ₨11,343 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,559 | ₨3,698 | + 131% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨748 | ₨588 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,068 | ₨25,092 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,058 | ₨8,789 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨397 | ₨452 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨189 | ₨293 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 11% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,499 | ₨2,241 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,820 | ₨2,664 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,470 | ₨4,341 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,718 | ₨2,731 | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 51% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,278,230 | ₨974,519 | + 134% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 | ₨90 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,498 | ₨1,151 | + 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨259 | ₨229 | + 13% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 33% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 | ₨138 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨251 | ₨177 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,956 | ₨941 | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨398 | ₨268 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 | ₨199 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨327 | ₨316 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨149 | ₨121 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨129 | ₨96 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨293 | ₨233 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 92% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Mumbai | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,440 | ₨1,275 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨830 | ₨501 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,343 | ₨1,434 | + 203% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,163 | ₨2,035 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,072 | ₨1,031 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨247 | ₨284 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨304 | ₨217 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,786 | ₨42,234 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨30 | ₨2.58 | + 1064% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,350 | ₨1,999 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨355 | ₨311 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 749 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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