Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Wonju, South Korea
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 49% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨730 (₩10,929) | ₩9,500 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨321 (₩4,807) | ₩5,655 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (₩2,417) | ₩4,250 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (₩964) | ₩2,200 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (₩1,281) | ₩3,350 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (₩710) | ₩4,500 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 (₩3,207) | ₩11,600 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨184 (₩2,759) | ₩9,000 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (₩551) | ₩7,000 | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (₩2,159) | ₩1,850 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (₩11,564) | ₩27,000 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (₩1,331) | ₩2,450 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (₩537) | ₩2,350 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 27% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,893 (₩1,002,087) | ₩800,000 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (₩729,560) | ₩500,000 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (₩109,965) | ₩275,000 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (₩630,500) | ₩700,000 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (₩412,413) | ₩461,905 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (₩50,591) | ₩225,000 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (₩10,703) | ₩31,196 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (₩434,249) | ₩600,000 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (₩154,699) | ₩80,000 | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨488 (₩7,315) | ₩9,500 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨212 (₩3,170) | ₩10,000 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 80% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (₩33,985) | ₩80,000 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,599 (₩38,927) | ₩250,000 | - 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,082 (₩61,143) | ₩105,000 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (₩40,941) | ₩120,000 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 30% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (₩11,148,613) | ₩19,000,000 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (₩1,263) | ₩1,650 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (₩11,150) | ₩18,000 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨178 (₩2,672) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 35% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (₩1,231) | ₩2,300 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (₩2,958) | ₩4,000 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (₩10,498) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (₩4,480) | ₩6,000 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (₩3,480) | ₩4,000 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (₩4,417) | ₩4,500 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (₩2,707) | ₩4,000 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (₩1,119) | ₩2,000 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (₩4,212) | ₩63,000 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 33% cheaper than in Wonju (South Korea) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (₩19,855) | ₩32,500 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨557 (₩8,339) | ₩12,000 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (₩37,271) | ₩125,000 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,628 (₩39,367) | ₩87,500 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (₩15,992) | ₩10,000 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨308 (₩4,614) | ₩4,750 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (₩4,340) | ₩3,250 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,986 (₩479,160) | ₩1,000,000 | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (₩417) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,550 (₩38,197) | ₩58,000 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (₩4,235) | ₩3,600 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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