- Cost of Living
- India
- United States
- Mumbai
- Gainesville
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mumbai (India) and Gainesville (United States)
| Food | 53% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 53% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨275 ($5.01) | $12.50 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨159 ($2.90) | $6.17 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨100 ($1.82) | $4.93 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 ($0.83) | $2.55 | 68% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 ($0.90) | $2.53 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 ($0.55) | $4 | 86% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨137 ($2.50) | $5 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨135 ($2.47) | $3.50 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 ($0.69) | $4.33 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨83 ($1.51) | $1.50 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨617 ($11.26) | $11 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨61 ($1.11) | $1.41 | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 ($0.47) | - | - |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 5% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨58,137 ($1,061) | $670 | 58% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,300 ($60) | $188 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,128 ($21) | $40 | 49% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨47,367 ($865) | $650 | 33% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,788 ($179) | $90 | 99% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨233 ($4.25) | $4.75 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 ($1.83) | $30 | 94% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 11% more expensive than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,105 ($38) | $32 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,384 ($44) | $40 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,535 ($65) | $50 | 29% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,238 ($41) | $45 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 7% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,007,480 ($18,390) | $24,200 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($1.38) | $0.97 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨782 ($14.28) | $15 | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨165 ($3.02) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 32% | ||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 32% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨96 ($1.76) | $6 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨174 ($3.17) | $5.25 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨143 ($2.61) | $3.25 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨191 ($3.49) | $2.83 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 ($2.16) | $1.38 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 ($0.99) | $2.25 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨241 ($4.39) | $11 | 60% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 10% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,004 ($18.33) | $30 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨428 ($7.81) | $16.67 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨724 ($13.22) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,418 ($44) | $50 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨444 ($8.11) | $5 | 62% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 ($2.08) | $3.75 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨170 ($3.10) | $3.17 | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,589 ($157) | $120 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.09 ($0.02) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨2,404 ($44) | $30 | 46% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨130 ($2.37) | $5 | 53% |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,865 prices entered by 585 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 21% cheaper than in Gainesville (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Gainesville
you would need to make just about $2,472
(₨135,453)
in Mumbai.