Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mumbai (India) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨687 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨319 (€3.63) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨161 (€1.83) | €3.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨64 (€0.73) | €0.97 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€0.97) | €2.28 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (€0.52) | €1.87 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨224 (€2.55) | €5.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨181 (€2.06) | €1.70 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (€0.40) | €1.22 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (€1.64) | €1.71 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨772 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (€1.01) | €2.45 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,703 (€747) | €1,020 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,701 (€554) | €836 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,341 (€83) | €155 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,088 (€479) | €779 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨27,530 (€313) | €531 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,377 (€38) | €123 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨714 (€8) | €29 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,988 (€330) | €383 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,327 (€117) | €117 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨478 (€5.44) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨195 (€2.22) | €10 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 50% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,269 (€26) | €79 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,447 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,810 (€43) | €93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,733 (€31) | €129 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 71% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨744,211 (€8,464) | €23,515 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (€0.96) | €1.34 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨744 (€8) | €48 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨183 (€2.08) | €28 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 45% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (€0.93) | €7 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (€2.25) | €9 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨701 (€8) | €26 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (€3.40) | €4.50 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (€2.64) | €3.72 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (€3.35) | €3.39 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (€2.05) | €1.36 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (€0.85) | €2.40 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (€3.20) | €22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (€15) | €35 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨531 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (€28) | €48 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,718 (€31) | €51 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨323 (€3.67) | €3.09 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (€3.29) | €4.65 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,974 (€352) | €438 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨37 (€0.42) | €0.23 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,844 (€32) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (€3.22) | €6 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,557 (₨136,873) in Mumbai.
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