Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Wuxi, China
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 18% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨730 (64元) | 46元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨321 (28元) | 32元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (14元) | 13元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (5.63元) | 16元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (7元) | 15元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (4.14元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 (19元) | 40元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨184 (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (3.22元) | 8元 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (13元) | 9元 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (68元) | 109元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (8元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (3.13元) | 10元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 11% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,893 (5,852元) | 5,152元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (4,261元) | 3,017元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (642元) | 616元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (3,682元) | 3,977元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (2,408元) | 2,477元 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (295元) | 1,059元 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (63元) | 98元 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (2,536元) | 2,789元 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (903元) | 1,109元 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨488 (43元) | 34元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨212 (19元) | 38元 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 54% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (198元) | 801元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,599 (227元) | 402元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,082 (357元) | 694元 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (239元) | 437元 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 49% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (65,106元) | 167,519元 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (7元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (65元) | 224元 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨178 (16元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 61% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (7元) | 50元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (17元) | 84元 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (61元) | 585元 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (20元) | 53元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (26元) | 45元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (16元) | 9元 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (25元) | 42元 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 11% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (116元) | 141元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨557 (49元) | 95元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (218元) | 852元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,628 (230元) | 354元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (93元) | 65元 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨308 (27元) | 36元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (25元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,986 (2,798元) | 2,900元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (2.43元) | 0.39元 | + 531% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,550 (223元) | 578元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (25元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 918 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 14,000元 in Wuxi you would need to make just about 9,880元 (₨112,937) in Mumbai.
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