Mumbai, India

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India

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About Mumbai, India

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$331

Family of 4 / mo

$849

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,183

Mumbai, the bustling heart of India , is a city that never sleeps. Known as the financial capital of the country, it is home to the Bollywood film industry, making it a hub for entertainment and culture. The city is a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, with historic sites like the Gateway of India standing alongside skyscrapers and busy shopping malls.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Mumbai· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $59.27
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $55.05
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $43.92
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $81.67

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.08
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,362

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.68
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.96
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.88
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.25
CappuccinoUSD $4.03

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $5.96
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $29.82
Fast Food ComboUSD $5.96

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $10.58
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.72
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.09
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.95
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.06
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.65
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.68
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.06
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.57
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.9
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6.95
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.35
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.25
Dozen EggsUSD $1.54
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.43
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.5
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.27

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $920.54
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $785.36
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $448.2
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,319
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,020
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $381.53

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $36.27
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $17.36
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $6.95
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $166.94
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $5,066

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.81
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.5
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $19,881
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $1.99
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $5.96
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,198
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.4

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $14.86
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $78.46