India
India's financial powerhouse and Bollywood capital, a city of extreme contrasts where Victorian Gothic architecture meets modern skyscrapers and legendary street food.
#162 of 250
39% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 885
Based on NYC = 100 index
Mumbai is the 162. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 885 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 92% below the median: mobile plan (10gb+) $ 3, internet (60 mbps+) $ 8. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
40 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed October 5, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Mumbai, India. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/mumbai. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 577.53 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,674.83 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 2.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 4.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 5.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Butter (200g) | 1.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Eggs (12) | 1.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Bread (500g) | 0.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Rice (1kg) | 0.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.25 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 0.40 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 1.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 3.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Banana (1kg) | 0.47 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.32 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.45 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 2.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 3.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 4.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.17 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 8.39 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian national operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 37.01 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 24.68 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 0.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 36.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 41.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 16.08 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 15.54 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-05 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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