Cost of Living in Mumbai

If you wanna know about the cost of living in Mumbai, the costliest city in India, then you must be desperate, bro. And we don’t blame you for it. Because as much as the city makes dreams come true, it also needs a bit of extra planning before you decide to move in. Unless, of course, you want to live a story of struggle like your favorite Bollywood stars and hope to make it big. Though, until that happens, you’ve got to make ends meet and live your best life in the city without burning a hole in your pocket.

And hey, that’s exactly why we’re here to help you out. Because that’s what we do – helping young folks like you find your place and identity amongst the countless others in a new city. Just take our Stanza Living apartments for proof. We provide you with professional housekeeping, a seamless wifi connection, and 24×7 security. Basically, if you live in our managed apartments, you already get a few problems out of your life and lower your average cost of living in Mumbai. Like running around and spending all those bucks on house-hunting, opting in and out of countless bad wifi services, and being insecure in a supposedly shady area. Plus, our apartments are super spacious and fully furnished too. So you can grab a chill pill in your plush sofa without cramping for space. And on top of it, unlike other landlords, we don’t like to keep you in the dark. It’s why we’ve done our research and broken down the overall cost of living according to the different categories of living expenses in Mumbai. Now that we’ve done our part, it’s time for you to do yours. Just bookmark this page, note down these numbers in your budget sheet, and, well, make a move. Pun intended.

Factors Affecting Cost of Living in Mumbai

List of various aspects that decide the cost of living in Mumbai are:

• Accommodation Cost in Mumbai
• Cost Of Groceries in Mumbai
• Cost of Food in Mumbai
• Cost of Electricity in Mumbai
• Cost of Schooling and Childcare in Mumbai
• Transportation Cost in Mymbai
• Sports, Leisure, Shopping and Entertainment Cost in Mumbai

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Accommodation Cost in Mumbai

First things first, renting a house or an apartment in Mumbai is costlier than any other city in India. Though, if you make the right calculations, depending on your office location, or of your campus, you can rent out a house with a reasonable rate just fine. Also, combine that with a couple of roomies, you’ll be able to pool in cash and lower your average cost of living in Mumbai. Or even simpler, move into a Stanza Living apartment and get 10,000 amenities at the price of one. Your call.

Localities	1 BHK	2 BHK	3 BHK
Goregaon	8k – 10k	23k – 30k	35k – 50k
Thane	10k – 12k	18k – 25k	35k – 65k
Navi Mumbai	5k – 12k	15k – 25k	20k – 30k
Kurla	12k – 20k	18k – 30k	28k – 40k
Sion	13k – 23k	25k – 40k	32k – 55k
Saki Naka	11k – 20k	18k – 32k	30k – 45k
Mulund	15k – 19k	22k – 34k	30k – 48k
Chembur	12k – 18k	21k – 27k	30k – 43k
Dahisar	10k – 15k	15k – 23k	18k – 30k
South Mumbai	30k – 40k	40k – 60k	60k – 1lac+
Andheri West	30k – 45k	40k – 50k	40k – 70k
Bandra West	35k – 43k	38k – 60k	55k – 90k
Jogeshwari (W)	23k – 30k	35k – 50k	40k – 65k
Worli	38k – 60k	55k – 90k	65k – 1lac
Juhu	45k – 55k	55k – 70k	65k – 80k
Dadar	27k – 39k	40k – 60k	50k – 70k
Parel	40k – 70k	60k – 95k	90k – 1lac+
Vile Parle	35k – 45k	50k – 75k	80k – 1lac
Powai	30k – 45k	45k – 60k	65k – 90k

Cost Of Groceries in Mumbai

Unlike accommodation, the price of groceries in Mumbai is just like any other city. The MRPs are consistent and there are tons of shops on every corner of the city, be it a posh locality or a hole-in-the-wall neighborhood. And when it comes to convenience, you can order your monthly groceries together from an online store. It’ll save you both time and money. But if you have a habit of going bonkers when you walk into supermarkets and grab things that you don’t need, then we don’t know.

Occupants	Average Cost of Monthly Groceries (INR)
Single	4,500-6,000
Couple	7,000-10,000
Family of Four	13,000-23,000

Cost of Food in Mumbai

Needless to say, the sure-shot way of saving money on food is to cook for yourself. But if you’re a working professional or a student with a short supply of time, then you can hire a house cook. Or best, subscribe to a tiffin service. Also, there are always local food joints and eateries which are cheap and filling at the same time. So if you’re a veteran surviving on bread omelet back in your college days, then all you gotta do is switch to vada pav or pav bhaji. Same price, but 100% more flavors guaranteed.

Type	Average Cost (INR)
Hired Cook	1,000-10,000 per month
Tiffin Service	2,000-3,000 per month
Eateries	100-500 per meal
Restaurant	1500, Meal for Two

Cost of Electricity in Mumbai

Depending on your electricity meter and the area, the cost per unit of electricity in Mumbai may range anywhere from 2.93 rupees per unit to 9.8 rupees per unit. So we suggest you ask your landlord about the cost per unit and do your research to verify the same. Or else, be like those fellows who move into the first house they find without clarifying about these things with the broker or landlord. You know, just coz they happen to like the color on the walls. *facepalm*

Cost of Schooling and Childcare in Mumbai

If you’re a school-going student who shifted places for better opportunities or just someone who has a younger sibling living with you, then take a look at the average cost of schooling. Otherwise, you’d just have to become a dropout. And we all know how not every school dropout turns out to be like Leo Dicaprio.

Category	Average Cost (INR)
Primary Schools	15,000-100,000
High Schools	15,000-100,000+
Day Care/Creche	3,000-5,000 per month
Babysitter/Nanny	200-2000 per hour

Transportation Cost in Mymbai

Although traveling can be a taxing thing in Mumbai (thanks to traffic and the sheer size of the city), there are loads of options for commuting. If local trains feel way too invasive, you can take buses (did y’all know Mumbai has one of the largest bus networks in the country?). And if buses feel like they’re too slow, go for cabs or taxis. Or the cheapest, grab an auto. Though autos are cheaper, you’d have to be lucky for an auto driver to say yes’ when you ask for a ride. In short, they may save you a lot of money but their rejections will rob you of your self-esteem lol.

Mode of Transport	Cost (INR)
Non-AC Bus	5-20
AC Bus	6-25
Local Train	5-1000
Taxi	22 per km
Auto	18 per km

Sports Leisure Shopping and Entertainment Cost in Mumbai

Mumbai is home to some of the best fitness studios and movie theatres. Now, we don’t know much about how bad you need to hit a gym, but if you’re looking to save money, just try and get on a local train. If not anything, it’ll be enough workout for your arms. You know, while trying to not fall off after getting bulldozed by hundreds of other stressed homo sapiens. Challenge accepted?

Category	Average Cost (INR)
Gym	800-5000 per month
General fitness and yoga	300-500 per class
Movie Theatres	300-800 per ticket
Shopping Malls	2000-10,000 per 5 items of clothing
Street Side Markets	1200-6000 per 5 items of clothing
Boutiques/Designer Clothing	15,000 – 100,000 on 5 items of clothing
Television (cable)	300-350 per month

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