- Cost of Living
- India
- India
- Pune
- Mumbai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Pune (India) and Mumbai (India)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 9% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨180 | ₨275 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨149 | ₨159 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨82 | ₨100 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 | ₨45 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨49 | ₨49 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 | ₨30 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨127 | ₨137 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 | ₨135 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 | ₨38 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨94 | ₨83 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨679 | ₨617 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 | ₨61 | 5% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 | ₨26 | 6% |
| Housing | 60% | ||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 60% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,139 | ₨58,137 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,667 | ₨3,300 | 49% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,064 | ₨1,128 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨48,154 | ₨47,367 | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨9,310 | ₨9,788 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨206 | ₨233 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨167 | ₨100 | 66% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 20% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,510 | ₨2,105 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨3,062 | ₨2,384 | 28% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,133 | ₨3,535 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,300 | ₨2,238 | 3% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 16% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨721,429 | ₨1,007,480 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 | ₨75 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨700 | ₨782 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨153 | ₨165 | 7% |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 2% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨110 | ₨96 | 14% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 | ₨174 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨131 | ₨143 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨121 | ₨191 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨134 | ₨118 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 | ₨54 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨169 | ₨241 | 30% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 19% cheaper than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨815 | ₨1,004 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨411 | ₨428 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨582 | ₨724 | 20% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,763 | ₨2,418 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨288 | ₨444 | 35% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨114 | ₨114 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨149 | ₨170 | 12% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,381 | ₨8,589 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 | ₨1.09 | 31% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,345 | ₨2,404 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨152 | ₨130 | 17% |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,773 prices entered by 741 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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