Cost of Living in Mumbai
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Mumbai, India.
Overall, the cost of living in Mumbai is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 20 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)22
Groceries index26
Dining out index20
Transport index10
Utilities index20
Median annual salary$9,000
Minimum wage$1.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$250
Est. monthly healthcare premium$40
YoY inflation4.8%
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