✦ Cost of living
Mumbai
Mumbai, India
US = 100
In plain terms: Mumbai is about 43% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $700/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing60−40%
- Food & groceries50−50%
- Transport45−55%
- Utilities85−15%
- Healthcare55−45%
- Goods & services56−44%
About
“City of Dreams”
India's financial and Bollywood capital — intense, fast and cheap by global standards, if crowded and humid.
- Currency
- Indian rupee · INR
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Coordinates
- 19.08, 72.88
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Taxes
30%
Income tax
progressive
18%
VAT / sales
25%
Corporate
$500
Avg net salary
per month
Plus surcharge + 4% cess (effective up to ~39%).
Visas & residency
Employment visa for skilled roles; long-term routes are limited.
✈ e-Visa for tourism from many countries.
Salary threshold applies.
Quality of life
Safety
50/100
Healthcare
60/100
Pollution
85/100
Internet
70 Mbps
Jan avg
+24 °C
Jul avg
+28 °C
Sunny days
200/yr
Walkability
60/100
Relocation & documents
Coming soonWhere to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · National tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Mumbai, IN?
Mumbai, IN's cost-of-living index is 57 (US average = 100) — about 43% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $700 per month.
What is the average rent in Mumbai, IN?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $700 per month, and around $400 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in India?
India has a top income-tax rate of 30% and a VAT or sales tax of 18%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Mumbai, IN?
Mumbai, IN averages around +24 °C in January and +28 °C in July, with roughly 200 sunny days a year.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.