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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 58% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (India) | Los Angeles, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨462 ($7) | $15 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨284 ($4.01) | $8 | 50% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨166 ($2.34) | $5.00 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨61 ($0.86) | $0.97 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨76 ($1.07) | $4.06 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨42 ($0.59) | $3.30 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨243 ($3.44) | $6 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨164 ($2.31) | $3.47 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨28 ($0.39) | $1.60 | 75% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨163 ($2.30) | $3.52 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨784 ($11) | $14 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨83 ($1.18) | $2.04 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨32 ($0.45) | $2.31 | 81% |
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 66% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Los Angeles, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨86,822 ($1,225) | $2,923 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨39,636 ($559) | $2,266 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨7,711 ($109) | $188 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨49,395 ($697) | $2,269 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨25,342 ($358) | $1,595 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,440 ($49) | $107 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨806 ($11) | $46 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨31,818 ($449) | $289 | 55% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨13,293 ($188) | $134 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨438 ($6) | $9 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨391 ($5.51) | $27 | 79% |
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 15% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Los Angeles, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,548 ($36) | $46 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨3,386 ($48) | $48 | 0% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨4,538 ($64) | $96 | 33% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨3,199 ($45) | $122 | 63% |
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 64% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Los Angeles, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨928,304 ($13,099) | $23,149 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨80 ($1.13) | $1.01 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,363 ($19) | $89 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨199 ($2.81) | $14 | 80% |
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 66% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Los Angeles, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨108 ($1.52) | $8 | 81% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨223 ($3.15) | $18 | 83% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨1,331 ($19) | $132 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨301 ($4.24) | $7 | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨150 ($2.12) | $3.53 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨298 ($4.20) | $4.90 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨153 ($2.15) | $3.99 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨71 ($1.01) | $1.89 | 47% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨346 ($4.88) | $27 | 82% |
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 44% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||
| Mumbai (India) | Los Angeles, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,602 ($23) | $52 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨610 ($9) | $29 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,083 ($29) | $212 | 86% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,903 ($41) | $83 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨1,159 ($16) | $13 | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨305 ($4.31) | $4.87 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨321 ($4.53) | $7 | 35% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨36,243 ($511) | $548 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨2.10 ($0.03) | $0.18 | 83% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨3,461 ($49) | $54 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨309 ($4.36) | $8 | 46% |
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