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Istanbul vs Mumbai

Mumbai runs about 26% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 363 USD a month.

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Istanbul
$1,416/month · Türkiye
Hunanuk · CC0
View of the Parshuram Mandir on the bank of the ancient Banganga tank at Walkeshwar area in the Malabar Hill residencial area of Mumbai.
Mumbai
$1,054/month · India
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Istanbul monthly
$1,416
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Mumbai monthly
$1,054
Index 17 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-26%
Mumbai relative to Istanbul
Rent gap
$100
Istanbul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

IstanbulMumbai
  • Housing
    Housing: Istanbul $700, Mumbai $600. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Food
    Food: Istanbul $384, Mumbai $266. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Transport
    Transport: Istanbul $67, Mumbai $25. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Istanbul $112, Mumbai $52. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Istanbul $16, Mumbai $8.05. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Istanbul $84, Mumbai $70. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Other
    Other: Istanbul $53, Mumbai $34. Cheaper in Mumbai.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricIstanbulMumbai
Cost
Total monthly cost1,416 USD1,054 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2217✓
Housing700 USD600 USD✓
Utilities112 USD52 USD✓
Food384 USD266 USD✓
Transport67 USD25 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle84 USD70 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,269 USD6,137 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate48.8%26.4%✓
Left over each month2,853 USD5,083 USD✓
Average local net salary800 USD✓550 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓1,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓5,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety54/10056/100✓
Healthcare66/100✓60/100
Air quality42/100✓22/100
Public transport76/100✓62/100
Walkability70/100✓58/100
English proficiency42/10074/100✓
Nightlife84/100✓80/100
Family friendliness66/100✓60/100
Median broadband90 Mbps✓80 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C✓27°C
Summer high29°C✓33°C
Winter low3°C18°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,350 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm✓2300 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access30 min20 min✓
CurrencyTRYINR
Time zoneEurope/IstanbulAsia/Kolkata

Mumbai runs about 26% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 363 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Istanbul or Mumbai cheaper?

Mumbai runs about 26% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 363 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Mumbai compared with Istanbul?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,269 a month in Istanbul and $6,137 in Mumbai, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Istanbul or Mumbai?

Istanbul scores 54/100 on safety and 66/100 on healthcare; Mumbai scores 56 and 60. Istanbul averages 15°C against 27°C in Mumbai.