Mumbai, India
Cost of Living in Mumbai, India
Last updated on Feb 19, 2023
Summary: The cost of living in Mumbai, India is generally considered to be high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Mumbai can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,500 per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Mumbai can range from $10 to $20 per person.
Is the cost of living in Mumbai high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Mumbai, they wrote:
"The cost of living in Mumbai is generally considered to be high. Rent prices are particularly expensive, with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around $1,000 USD per month. Groceries and other daily necessities are also relatively expensive, with the cost of food and other items being comparable to that of other major cities. Transportation costs are also high, with the cost of a monthly pass for public transportation being around $50 USD," said one expat in Mumbai.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
