Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 18% cheaper than in Xiamen (China)
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 21% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (India) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Mumbai (India) is 50% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Mumbai (India) is 37% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Mumbai (India) is 23% cheaper than in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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 in Mumbai (India) is about the same as in Xiamen (China) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Xiamen (China) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 18,000元 in Xiamen you would need to make just about 14,819元 (₨167,159) in Mumbai.