Cost of living in Mumbai, India

Summary of cost of living in Mumbai

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨216,675
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨131,697
  • Mumbai is the most expensive city in India (1 out of 4)
  • Cost of living in Mumbai is cheaper than in 74% of cities in Asia (14 out of 19)
  • Cost of living in Mumbai is cheaper than in 96% of cities in the World (191 out of 200)
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List of prices in Mumbai
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨427
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨398
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨207
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨73
12 eggs, large ₨90
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨52
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨303
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨192
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨37
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨185
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨963
2 liters of coca-cola ₨97
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨50
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨137,129
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨67,164
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨7,795
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨53,968
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨28,630
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨5,413
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨750
40” flat screen tv ₨38,678
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨15,777
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨652
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨328
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,292
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,718
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨5,247
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,502
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,154,170
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨108
Monthly ticket public transport ₨428
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨262
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨119
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨257
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨897
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨425
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨293
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨314
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨211
Tube of toothpaste ₨105
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨303
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,735
2 tickets to the movies ₨701
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,770
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,660
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨707
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨220
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨392
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨49,025
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.20
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,847
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨345
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 704 prices entered by 73 different people.
Latest price update: December 05, 2023

Mumbai position in our World Ranking

the world
191st
out of 200
asia
14th
out of 19
india
1st
out of 4

Cheapest and most expensive products in Mumbai compared to other cities:

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