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Cost of Living in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India · Population 24,973,000

▲ +22% vs India average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₹34,587 ($414)
Couple, monthly₹61,445 ($736)
Family of four, monthly₹79,522 ($952)

Estimated Prices in Mumbai

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₹369 ($4.42)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₹1,475 ($17.66)per meal
Cappuccino₹111 ($1.32)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₹8,358 ($100)per month
Monthly public transport pass₹1,352 ($16.19)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₹3,564 ($42.69)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₹1,032 ($12.36)per month
Fitness club membership₹1,032 ($12.36)per month
Cinema ticket₹270 ($3.24)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₹14,381 ($172)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₹10,004 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₹30,013 ($359)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Mumbai is ₹58,784 ($704) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₹34,587 ($414) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₹44,963 ($538) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₹10,004 ($120)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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25 km away · Mahārāshtra

Panvel

26 km away · Mahārāshtra

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Kalamboli

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Ulhāsnagar

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Kalyān

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Other Major Cities in India

Delhi

Delhi · pop. 32,226,000

₹35,166 ($421) / mo

Kolkāta

West Bengal · pop. 21,747,000

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Chennai

Tamil Nādu · pop. 12,395,000

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Hyderābād

Telangāna · pop. 10,494,000

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Bangalore

Karnātaka · pop. 8,443,675

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Pune

Mahārāshtra · pop. 8,231,000

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Ahmedabad

Gujarāt · pop. 8,009,000

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Sūrat

Gujarāt · pop. 6,538,000

₹34,587 ($414) / mo

Living in Mumbai

Mumbai is one of the key cities in India. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₹34,587 ($414), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₹10,004 ($120) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₹79,522 ($952) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₹61,445 ($736) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Mumbai is ₹58,784 ($704). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₹44,963 ($538) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mumbai expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₹34,587 ($414) per month in Mumbai including rent outside the city centre. That is 22% more than the national average for India.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Mumbai?
A net salary of around ₹44,963 ($538) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mumbai with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mumbai is ₹58,784 ($704).
How much is rent in Mumbai?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₹14,381 ($172) per month in the city centre and ₹10,004 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₹30,013 ($359).
Is Mumbai cheaper than India on average?
No — Mumbai is estimated to be about 22% more expensive than the India average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Mumbai?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₹8,358 ($100) in Mumbai. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₹369 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₹111 ($1).
How do transport costs in Mumbai compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Mumbai is estimated at ₹1,352 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Mumbai are estimates based on India national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,973,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.