Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 8% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 17% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨880 (R$ 52) | R$ 27 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨531 (R$ 32) | R$ 30 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨206 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (R$ 3.43) | R$ 6 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨268 (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 5.30 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨190 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,501 (R$ 89) | R$ 44 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨107 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (R$ 2.42) | R$ 4.21 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 22% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨111,293 (R$ 6,632) | R$ 4,158 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨54,687 (R$ 3,259) | R$ 2,378 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,807 (R$ 406) | R$ 599 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨66,829 (R$ 3,983) | R$ 3,034 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨32,232 (R$ 1,921) | R$ 1,738 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,458 (R$ 266) | R$ 348 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨745 (R$ 44) | R$ 83 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨36,589 (R$ 2,181) | R$ 1,744 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,393 (R$ 798) | R$ 635 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨543 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨327 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 20% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,716 (R$ 162) | R$ 201 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,344 (R$ 259) | R$ 191 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,513 (R$ 329) | R$ 265 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,013 (R$ 180) | R$ 214 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 42% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,457,480 (R$ 86,858) | R$ 90,944 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨837 (R$ 50) | R$ 188 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨234 (R$ 14) | R$ 34 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 13% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 (R$ 7) | R$ 18 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (R$ 16) | R$ 41 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨907 (R$ 54) | R$ 120 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨298 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨306 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨165 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 5.16 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨351 (R$ 21) | R$ 33 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 19% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,561 (R$ 93) | R$ 75 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨573 (R$ 34) | R$ 61 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,303 (R$ 78) | R$ 126 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,446 (R$ 146) | R$ 134 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨711 (R$ 42) | R$ 19 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨309 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨329 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,273 (R$ 2,519) | R$ 3,080 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.13 (R$ 0.07) | R$ 1.17 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,264 (R$ 135) | R$ 108 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨328 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 123% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 664 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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