Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Witbank, South Africa
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 17% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨730 (R 140) | R 60 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨321 (R 62) | R 59 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (R 31) | R 49 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (R 12) | R 12 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (R 16) | R 29 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (R 9) | R 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 (R 41) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨184 (R 35) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (R 7) | R 7 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (R 28) | R 12 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (R 148) | R 87 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (R 17) | R 16 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (R 7) | R 12 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 44% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,893 (R 12,844) | R 15,755 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (R 9,351) | R 9,718 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (R 1,409) | R 1,926 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (R 8,081) | R 12,645 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (R 5,286) | R 12,000 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (R 648) | R 1,000 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (R 137) | R 986 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (R 5,566) | R 7,119 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (R 1,983) | R 2,169 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨488 (R 94) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨212 (R 41) | R 19 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 26% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (R 436) | R 690 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,599 (R 499) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,082 (R 784) | R 2,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (R 525) | R 1,500 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 5% more expensive than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (R 142,898) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (R 16) | R 13 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (R 143) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨178 (R 34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 14% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (R 16) | R 50 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (R 38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (R 135) | R 428 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (R 57) | R 35 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (R 45) | R 30 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (R 57) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (R 35) | R 40 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (R 14) | R 15 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (R 54) | R 120 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Witbank (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (R 254) | R 372 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨557 (R 107) | R 113 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (R 478) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,628 (R 505) | R 600 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (R 205) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨308 (R 59) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (R 56) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,986 (R 6,142) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (R 5.34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,550 (R 490) | R 200 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (R 54) | R 37 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 911 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 16% cheaper than in Witbank (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 51,000 in Witbank you would need to make just about R 42,992 (₨223,901) in Mumbai.
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