
Mumbai, India
One expat shares essential tips for anyone moving to Mumbai. Bring a good mattress and vacuum cleaner, find a reputable moving company and get lots of advice from Indians. For this expat, they were her saving grace.
Mumbai
I wish I brought my vacuum cleaner as Mumbai is terribly dusty. Otherwise, I've been able to buy anything else I need. I wish I left all my oven cookware behind as ovens don't come with flats. It is an appliance I'm not willing to buy.
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The best advice was to bring a great mattress; Indian mattress are not like ones at home. Bring your vacuum cleaner; I have a Kirby so it really hurts that I left it behind. Choose a very good moving company; I thought mine did ok until I heard war stories from other expats (I did send an apology). Get your PAN card ASAP; you can't sign a lease agreement without one. Be very clear to what you want and make sure the settling in people stick to your guidelines as they will waste your time showing things that don't fit; I knew what was on the boat and needed 4 bedrooms and they kept showing us 3 bedroom flats. I knew that I wanted to be close to Indian culture without sacrificing access to expat shopping. I did not want my husband and children to spend more than one hour on commuting. Ask Indians for advice; so many freely helped us navigate the waters. They were our saving grace.
We live in 2000 sq ft, flat; 4 bedroom that 3 bedrooms have 2 floor to ceiling wall closets; 5 bathrooms as the smallest is for the maid; 3 patios with 2 small patios attached to 2 bedrooms. The kitchen is small with one sink and a built in stove and a patio for the washing machine. I had to buy the refrigerator. I have a storage room with shelves. I have wall sliding glass doors in 2 bedrooms and the living room, and large window in the dining area, giving the place lots of light, and unfortunately, heat. We have an AC unit in each bedroom and living room. It is smaller than most expats' homes. They tend to live in much larger flats.
We live in Powai; I chose the area by finding the middle spot on the map between my husband's office commute and my kids' school bus ride.
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Lower than home. My area is around 1 lac; we pay less than most expats in Powai, and much more than most Indians. Our electrical bill is much lower than expats, but have my Indian friends falling over in shock.
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Mumbai, India: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Mumbai
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One expat shares essential tips for anyone moving to Mumbai. Bring a good mattress and vacuum cleaner, find a reputable moving company and get lots of advice from Indians. For this expat, they were her saving grace.
Moving abroad is challenging, but moving with an illness is an even bigger challenge. An expat talks about her experiences moving to Mumbai. She looks forward to not having to work in India so that she can focus on getting well.
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An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more.
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Mumbai, India: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Mumbai
India Forum
Meet other people living in Mumbai.
An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Mumbai: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Mumbai, India.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Mumbai.
One expat shares essential tips for anyone moving to Mumbai. Bring a good mattress and vacuum cleaner, find a reputable moving company and get lots of advice from Indians. For this expat, they were her saving grace.
Moving abroad is challenging, but moving with an illness is an even bigger challenge. An expat talks about her experiences moving to Mumbai. She looks forward to not having to work in India so that she can focus on getting well.
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