Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Wuzhou, China
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 9% cheaper than in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨730 (64元) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨321 (28元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (14元) | 13元 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (5.63元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (4.14元) | 16元 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨214 (19元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨184 (16元) | 10元 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (3.22元) | 8元 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (13元) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (68元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (8元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (3.13元) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,893 (5,852元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (4,260元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (642元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (3,682元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (2,408元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (295元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (63元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (2,536元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (903元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨488 (43元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨212 (19元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (198元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,599 (227元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,082 (357元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (239元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (65,105元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (7元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (65元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨178 (16元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (7元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (17元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (61元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (26元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (20元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (26元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (16元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (7元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (25元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Wuzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (116元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨557 (49元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (218元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,628 (230元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (93元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨308 (27元) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (25元) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨31,986 (2,798元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (2.43元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,550 (223元) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (25元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 19,000元 in Wuzhou you would need to make just about 17,217元 (₨196,802) in Mumbai.
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