Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 45% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 45% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨373 (49 kr) | 108 kr | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨369 (49 kr) | 84 kr | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨195 (26 kr) | 48 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨67 (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (11 kr) | 36 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (6 kr) | 30 kr | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 (33 kr) | 52 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (22 kr) | 29 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (4.29 kr) | 12 kr | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨172 (23 kr) | 18 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (110 kr) | 122 kr | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (12 kr) | 20 kr | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (4.74 kr) | 14 kr | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨105,586 (13,941 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨46,761 (6,174 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,313 (966 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,540 (6,277 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨25,239 (3,332 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,812 (1,032 kr) | 410 kr | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨630 (83 kr) | 271 kr | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,277 (4,130 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,376 (1,898 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (72 kr) | 67 kr | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨277 (37 kr) | 203 kr | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,889 (381 kr) | 993 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,160 (417 kr) | 419 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,039 (665 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,400 (449 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 63% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,046,800 (138,214 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,038 (137 kr) | 582 kr | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨225 (30 kr) | 307 kr | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨143 (19 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (35 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨905 (119 kr) | 261 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (42 kr) | 41 kr | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨239 (32 kr) | 31 kr | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨286 (38 kr) | 28 kr | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (12 kr) | 21 kr | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨368 (49 kr) | 274 kr | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 45% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,653 (218 kr) | 415 kr | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨677 (89 kr) | 267 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,299 (172 kr) | 819 kr | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,255 (298 kr) | 847 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨792 (105 kr) | 138 kr | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨287 (38 kr) | 40 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (36 kr) | 70 kr | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,005 (5,678 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.15 (0.15 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,251 (297 kr) | 286 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨304 (40 kr) | 67 kr | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 746 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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