Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 18% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 47% cheaper than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
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Mumbai | Tandil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨373 (ARS $1,109) | ARS $4,773 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨369 (ARS $1,096) | ARS $2,405 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨195 (ARS $580) | ARS $578 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨67 (ARS $198) | ARS $192 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (ARS $242) | ARS $760 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (ARS $138) | ARS $435 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 (ARS $738) | ARS $591 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (ARS $486) | ARS $534 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (ARS $97) | ARS $192 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨172 (ARS $512) | ARS $383 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨830 (ARS $2,466) | ARS $1,446 | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (ARS $266) | ARS $474 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (ARS $107) | ARS $196 | - 46% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 61% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
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Mumbai | Tandil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨105,586 (ARS $313,556) | ARS $195,634 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨46,761 (ARS $138,866) | ARS $77,190 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,313 (ARS $21,718) | ARS $5,811 | + 274% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,540 (ARS $141,178) | ARS $49,748 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨25,239 (ARS $74,953) | ARS $58,674 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,812 (ARS $23,200) | ARS $5,993 | + 287% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨630 (ARS $1,870) | ARS $3,446 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,277 (ARS $92,883) | ARS $56,608 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,376 (ARS $42,691) | ARS $48,768 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (ARS $1,610) | ARS $797 | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨277 (ARS $824) | ARS $1,000 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 50% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,889 (ARS $8,581) | ARS $13,229 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,160 (ARS $9,383) | ARS $1,621 | + 479% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,039 (ARS $14,964) | ARS $28,548 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,400 (ARS $10,096) | ARS $14,644 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 45% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,046,800 (ARS $3,108,656) | ARS $1,001,390 | + 210% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (ARS $333) | ARS $296 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,038 (ARS $3,082) | ARS $1,918 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨225 (ARS $667) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 191% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 191% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
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Mumbai | Tandil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨143 (ARS $424) | ARS $167 | + 154% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (ARS $795) | ARS $448 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨905 (ARS $2,686) | ARS $1,482 | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (ARS $948) | ARS $314 | + 202% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨239 (ARS $709) | ARS $137 | + 416% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨286 (ARS $850) | ARS $126 | + 576% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (ARS $525) | ARS $269 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (ARS $274) | ARS $70 | + 291% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨368 (ARS $1,094) | ARS $560 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 86% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||||
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Mumbai | Tandil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,653 (ARS $4,909) | ARS $1,469 | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨677 (ARS $2,011) | ARS $1,541 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,299 (ARS $3,858) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,255 (ARS $6,697) | ARS $7,305 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨792 (ARS $2,352) | ARS $243 | + 866% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨287 (ARS $853) | ARS $196 | + 335% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (ARS $803) | ARS $289 | + 178% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,005 (ARS $127,711) | ARS $45,460 | + 181% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.15 (ARS $3.41) | ARS $15 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,251 (ARS $6,686) | ARS $1,113 | + 501% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨304 (ARS $902) | ARS $157 | + 475% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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