City in Maharashtra, India
Cost of living in Mumbai
How much a month costs in Mumbai
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $934–1,660 (₹90,000–160,000).
Prices in Mumbai
Typical 2026 ranges in INR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | INR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₹40,000–100,000 | $415–1,040 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₹20,000–50,000 | $208–519 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₹600–1,800 | $6.2–18.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₹4,000–10,000 | $42–104 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₹100–250 | $1.0–2.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₹700–1,800 | $7.3–18.7 |
| Cappuccino | ₹150–350 | $1.6–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₹300–600 | $3.1–6.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₹5–80 | $0.05–0.83 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₹120–300 | $1.2–3.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₹600–1,200 | $6.2–12.5 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₹2,500–6,000 | $26–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₹300–500 | $3.1–5.2 |
Value for money: 35/100
A value score of 35/100 means Mumbai gives more quality of life per dollar than 34% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 38/100. It's the 47th most affordable of 47 places we cover in India.
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Cost of living across India
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | $291–467 | 100/100 |
| Pushkar | $311–498 | 99/100 |
| Jaisalmer | $311–519 | 99/100 |
| Darjeeling | $332–519 | 100/100 |
| Munnar | $332–519 | 99/100 |
| Alleppey | $342–540 | 98/100 |
| Amritsar | $363–571 | 98/100 |
| Jodhpur | $363–571 | 97/100 |
| Varkala | $394–623 | 96/100 |
| Varanasi | $394–674 | 92/100 |
| Dharamshala | $394–674 | 99/100 |
| Leh | $415–674 | 96/100 |
| Pondicherry | $415–674 | 99/100 |
| Rishikesh | $415–726 | 95/100 |
| Manali | $415–726 | 96/100 |
| Shimla | $467–726 | 97/100 |
| Agra | $467–830 | 79/100 |
| Palolem | $519–830 | 92/100 |
| Udaipur | $498–882 | 84/100 |
| Kolkata | $519–934 | 91/100 |
| Chennai | $571–934 | 91/100 |
| Anjuna | $571–934 | 81/100 |
| Jaipur | $571–986 | 74/100 |
| Kochi | $571–986 | 90/100 |
| Andaman Islands | $623–1,040 | 80/100 |
| Hyderabad | $674–1,140 | 82/100 |
| Goa | $726–1,250 | 76/100 |
| Delhi | $778–1,350 | 52/100 |
| Bangalore | $778–1,350 | 71/100 |
| Mumbai | $934–1,660 | 35/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Mumbai
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Dharamshala | India | $394–674 |
| Pondicherry | India | $415–674 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Mumbai?
About $415–623 on a lean budget, $934–1,660 for a comfortable month and $2,280–4,670 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Mumbai?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₹40,000–100,000 ($415–1,040) a month in the center and ₹20,000–50,000 ($208–519) outside it.
How much does food cost in Mumbai?
A local meal is ₹100–250 ($1.0–2.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₹700–1,800 ($7.3–18.7) per person.
Is India expensive?
Prices in India are about 23% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Mumbai Suburban Railway (Western Railway)
- Mumbai Metro One
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.