Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 45% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨687 (R 134) | R 69 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨319 (R 62) | R 40 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (R 32) | R 32 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (R 12) | R 10 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (R 17) | R 14 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (R 9) | R 10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨224 (R 44) | R 34 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (R 35) | R 12 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (R 7) | R 14 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (R 28) | R 19 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (R 151) | R 49 | + 206% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (R 17) | R 17 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (R 7) | R 7 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 33% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,323 (R 12,967) | R 6,086 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (R 9,522) | R 6,000 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (R 1,435) | R 1,270 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (R 8,229) | R 1,835 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (R 5,383) | R 1,682 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (R 660) | R 375 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (R 140) | R 549 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (R 5,668) | R 5,000 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (R 2,019) | R 1,343 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨478 (R 94) | R 65 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨195 (R 38) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 10% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (R 444) | R 638 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,447 (R 478) | R 307 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,810 (R 745) | R 1,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (R 534) | R 850 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 37% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (R 145,505) | R 270,046 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (R 16) | R 13 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (R 146) | R 350 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨178 (R 35) | R 69 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 23% cheaper than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (R 16) | R 150 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (R 39) | R 120 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (R 137) | R 350 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (R 58) | R 59 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (R 45) | R 29 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (R 58) | R 54 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (R 35) | R 26 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (R 15) | R 17 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (R 55) | R 73 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 83% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (R 259) | R 275 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨531 (R 104) | R 109 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (R 486) | R 650 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,718 (R 531) | R 348 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (R 209) | R 45 | + 364% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨323 (R 63) | R 19 | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (R 57) | R 14 | + 316% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,986 (R 6,254) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (R 7) | R 1.40 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,844 (R 556) | R 345 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (R 55) | R 33 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 949 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 18% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 18,914 (₨96,737) in Mumbai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 16,000 in Worcester.
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