Cost of living in Mumbai, India vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Mumbai (India) is 80% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨593 (ARS $702) | ARS $367 | + 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨331 (ARS $391) | ARS $301 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (ARS $193) | ARS $88 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨63 (ARS $74) | ARS $60 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨84 (ARS $99) | ARS $78 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (ARS $53) | ARS $55 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨212 (ARS $251) | ARS $129 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (ARS $211) | ARS $44 | + 377% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (ARS $43) | ARS $27 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨151 (ARS $179) | ARS $58 | + 208% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨760 (ARS $899) | ARS $201 | + 346% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (ARS $106) | ARS $92 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (ARS $42) | ARS $32 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Mumbai (India) is 150% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,605 (ARS $78,779) | ARS $20,002 | + 294% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨46,356 (ARS $54,829) | ARS $11,466 | + 378% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,004 (ARS $8,284) | ARS $3,242 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,580 (ARS $50,362) | ARS $11,715 | + 330% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨26,122 (ARS $30,897) | ARS $10,117 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,426 (ARS $4,052) | ARS $2,131 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨796 (ARS $941) | ARS $1,505 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,895 (ARS $35,359) | ARS $23,718 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,719 (ARS $12,678) | ARS $4,797 | + 164% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨476 (ARS $563) | ARS $226 | + 150% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨201 (ARS $238) | ARS $164 | + 45% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 80% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,341 (ARS $2,769) | ARS $1,556 | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,601 (ARS $3,076) | ARS $1,430 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,845 (ARS $5,730) | ARS $4,439 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,978 (ARS $3,522) | ARS $3,546 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 7% cheaper than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨751,753 (ARS $889,153) | ARS $558,062 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (ARS $98) | ARS $44 | + 125% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨737 (ARS $872) | ARS $1,866 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨181 (ARS $214) | ARS $756 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 86% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨112 (ARS $132) | ARS $128 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨204 (ARS $241) | ARS $150 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨674 (ARS $797) | ARS $769 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨299 (ARS $354) | ARS $66 | + 438% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨232 (ARS $275) | ARS $108 | + 154% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (ARS $349) | ARS $201 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨181 (ARS $214) | ARS $83 | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (ARS $88) | ARS $122 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (ARS $333) | ARS $302 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 88% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,325 (ARS $1,568) | ARS $731 | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨531 (ARS $628) | ARS $521 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,488 (ARS $2,943) | ARS $956 | + 208% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,718 (ARS $3,215) | ARS $1,359 | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,068 (ARS $1,263) | ARS $313 | + 304% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨323 (ARS $382) | ARS $152 | + 152% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨290 (ARS $343) | ARS $91 | + 277% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,974 (ARS $36,635) | ARS $58,928 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (ARS $23) | ARS $2.16 | + 979% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,844 (ARS $3,364) | ARS $1,567 | + 115% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨283 (ARS $334) | ARS $248 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $111,050 (₨93,889) in Mumbai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $65,000 in San Juan.
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