- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Coimbatore
- Mumbai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Coimbatore (India) and Mumbai (India)
| Food | 3% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 3% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨159 | ₨275 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨244 | ₨159 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨69 | ₨100 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨26 | ₨45 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨37 | ₨49 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 | ₨30 | 6% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨81 | ₨137 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 | ₨135 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 | ₨38 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨64 | ₨83 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 | ₨617 | 95% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 | ₨61 | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨47 | ₨26 | 83% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨9,389 | ₨58,137 | 84% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,133 | ₨3,300 | 35% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,572 | ₨1,128 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨50,250 | ₨47,367 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨18,000 | ₨9,788 | 84% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨233 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨100 | - |
| Clothes | 18% | ||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 18% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,667 | ₨2,105 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,700 | ₨2,384 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,913 | ₨3,535 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,967 | ₨2,238 | 12% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 24% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨537,500 | ₨1,007,480 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 | ₨75 | 14% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨789 | ₨782 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨146 | ₨165 | 12% |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 10% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨140 | ₨96 | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨142 | ₨174 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 | ₨143 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨191 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 | ₨118 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨35 | ₨54 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨183 | ₨241 | 24% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is 29% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,007 | ₨1,004 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨207 | ₨428 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨363 | ₨724 | 50% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨933 | ₨2,418 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨237 | ₨444 | 47% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨114 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨109 | ₨170 | 36% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,000 | ₨8,589 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1 | ₨1.09 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,340 | ₨2,404 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨115 | ₨130 | 11% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,088 prices entered by 615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 35% cheaper than in Mumbai (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨78,125
in Mumbai
you would need to make just about ₨50,856
in Coimbatore.