Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 15% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (R 85) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨298 (R 65) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (R 41) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (R 13) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (R 18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (R 11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨238 (R 52) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨184 (R 40) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (R 7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨164 (R 36) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨803 (R 176) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨75 (R 16) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (R 8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 29% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨105,046 (R 23,026) | R 6,112 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨51,609 (R 11,313) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,110 (R 1,120) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨43,093 (R 9,446) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨24,067 (R 5,275) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,984 (R 654) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨671 (R 147) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,247 (R 6,192) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,914 (R 3,050) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨439 (R 96) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨270 (R 59) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Worcester | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,949 (R 646) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,533 (R 555) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,162 (R 912) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,297 (R 723) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨995,682 (R 218,254) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (R 25) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,111 (R 243) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨220 (R 48) | R 69 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨90 (R 20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (R 60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨830 (R 182) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨326 (R 72) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨262 (R 57) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨299 (R 66) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (R 37) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨85 (R 19) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨344 (R 75) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,006 (R 440) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨702 (R 154) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,520 (R 333) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,946 (R 427) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨898 (R 197) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨245 (R 54) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨231 (R 51) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,954 (R 9,196) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.27 (R 0.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,924 (R 422) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨231 (R 51) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 781 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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