Cost of living in Mumbai, India

Summary of cost of living in Mumbai

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨256,818
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨144,801
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Mumbai
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨736
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨429
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨251
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨73
12 eggs, large ₨108
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨71
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨353
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨220
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨60
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨179
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,625
2 liters of coca-cola ₨92
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨36
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨140,903
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨71,069
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨8,010
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨54,118
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨28,759
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨8,559
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨748
40” flat screen tv ₨29,068
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨14,058
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨397
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨189
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,499
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,820
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨5,470
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,718
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,278,230
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨107
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,498
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨252
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨95
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨251
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨2,133
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨398
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨281
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨327
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨149
Tube of toothpaste ₨129
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨293
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨2,440
2 tickets to the movies ₨830
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨4,343
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,163
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,072
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨247
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨304
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨53,786
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨60
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨2,350
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨355
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 711 prices entered by 56 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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