Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Xiamen, China
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 21% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨687 (61元) | 63元 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨319 (28元) | 29元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (5.66元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (4.06元) | 6元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨224 (20元) | 40元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (16元) | 11元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (3.14元) | 9元 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (13元) | 5.26元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (68元) | 89元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (3.19元) | 12元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,703 (5,825元) | 5,665元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (4,317元) | 3,914元 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (651元) | 283元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (3,731元) | 4,333元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (2,441元) | 2,425元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (299元) | 150元 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (63元) | 110元 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (2,570元) | 3,139元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (915元) | 319元 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨478 (42元) | 28元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨195 (17元) | 34元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 50% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (201元) | 750元 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,447 (217元) | 338元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,810 (338元) | 794元 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (242元) | 387元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 37% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (65,975元) | 187,300元 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (7元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (66元) | 81元 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨183 (16元) | 29元 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 23% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (7元) | 12元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (18元) | 30元 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (62元) | 150元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (27元) | 22元 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (21元) | 25元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (26元) | 45元 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (16元) | 10元 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (25元) | 90元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Xiamen (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (117元) | 128元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨531 (47元) | 105元 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (221元) | 1,290元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,718 (241元) | 358元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (95元) | 53元 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨323 (29元) | 32元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (26元) | 25元 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,974 (2,746元) | 3,500元 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (3.30元) | 0.47元 | + 608% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,844 (252元) | 515元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (25元) | 15元 | + 72% | |
| 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 1,066 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 16,000元 in Xiamen you would need to make just about 13,172元 (₨148,586) in Mumbai.
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