Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 7% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 12% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Mumbai | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨926 (682 MT) | 457 MT | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨462 (340 MT) | 340 MT | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨263 (194 MT) | 179 MT | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨80 (59 MT) | 92 MT | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨100 (74 MT) | 114 MT | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (37 MT) | 71 MT | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨388 (286 MT) | 465 MT | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨241 (177 MT) | 153 MT | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨47 (34 MT) | 75 MT | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (124 MT) | 57 MT | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,250 (920 MT) | 493 MT | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨79 (58 MT) | 77 MT | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (25 MT) | 35 MT | - 29% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 26% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Mumbai | Beira | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨204,802 (150,755 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨114,160 (84,033 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,067 (3,730 MT) | 5,337 MT | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨100,264 (73,804 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨48,237 (35,507 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,564 (2,624 MT) | 3,502 MT | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨777 (572 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨45,300 (33,345 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,148 (16,303 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨410 (301 MT) | 309 MT | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨264 (195 MT) | 200 MT | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 40% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,105 (4,494 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 105% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,760 (2,768 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,668 (6,380 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,742 (4,963 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 30% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,265,690 (931,676 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨113 (83 MT) | 56 MT | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨956 (704 MT) | 1,771 MT | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨240 (177 MT) | 859 MT | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 15% cheaper than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (70 MT) | 219 MT | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨251 (184 MT) | 635 MT | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 (1,570 MT) | 1,853 MT | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨398 (293 MT) | 238 MT | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (207 MT) | 161 MT | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨327 (241 MT) | 188 MT | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨149 (109 MT) | 106 MT | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨129 (95 MT) | 90 MT | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨293 (216 MT) | 385 MT | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 10% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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Mumbai | Beira | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,807 (1,330 MT) | 1,605 MT | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,296 (954 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,930 (2,157 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,415 (3,250 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨716 (527 MT) | 378 MT | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨348 (256 MT) | 230 MT | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨308 (227 MT) | 96 MT | + 137% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,786 (39,592 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨52 (38 MT) | 20 MT | + 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,350 (1,730 MT) | 2,526 MT | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨355 (261 MT) | 186 MT | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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