Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 44% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 50% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨945 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨445 ($5.16) | $9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨226 ($2.62) | $5.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨71 ($0.83) | $0.85 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨100 ($1.16) | $2.51 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 ($0.53) | $5.16 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨297 ($3.44) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 ($2.06) | $4.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 ($0.49) | $1.82 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨145 ($1.68) | $3.98 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,207 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 ($0.98) | $2.30 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 ($0.33) | $1.62 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 48% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨144,999 ($1,682) | $2,073 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨71,614 ($831) | $1,614 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,181 ($107) | $235 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,796 ($694) | $1,502 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨26,564 ($308) | $910 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,714 ($101) | $135 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨748 ($9) | $56 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,068 ($337) | $262 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,058 ($163) | $152 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨397 ($4.60) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨189 ($2.19) | $20 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 40% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,499 ($29) | $51 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,820 ($33) | $52 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,470 ($63) | $89 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,718 ($43) | $124 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 52% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,278,230 ($26,431) | $21,837 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 ($1.24) | $1.06 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,316 ($15) | $58 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨243 ($2.81) | $26 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 55% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 ($1.10) | $8 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨251 ($2.91) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 ($25) | $87 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨398 ($4.62) | $5.64 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 ($3.26) | $3.16 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨327 ($3.80) | $4.27 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨149 ($1.73) | $3.13 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨129 ($1.50) | $1.86 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨293 ($3.40) | $17 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 17% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,440 ($28) | $51 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨830 ($10) | $27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,343 ($50) | $137 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,163 ($25) | $83 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,072 ($12) | $11 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨247 ($2.86) | $5.57 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨304 ($3.53) | $5.80 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,786 ($624) | $500 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨60 ($0.69) | $0.50 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,350 ($27) | $38 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨355 ($4.12) | $10 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 680 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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