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London vs Mumbai

Mumbai runs about 74% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,997 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
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
Sntshkumar750 · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Mumbai monthly
$1,054
Index 17 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-74%
Mumbai relative to London
Rent gap
$2,000
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonMumbai
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Mumbai $600. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Mumbai $266. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Mumbai $25. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Mumbai $52. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Mumbai $8.05. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Mumbai $70. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonMumbai
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,054 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6317✓
Housing2,600 USD600 USD✓
Utilities267 USD52 USD✓
Food617 USD266 USD✓
Transport282 USD25 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓8 USD
Lifestyle169 USD70 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,137 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%26.4%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD5,083 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓550 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,500 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD5,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓56/100
Healthcare84/100✓60/100
Air quality60/100✓22/100
Public transport92/100✓62/100
Walkability90/100✓58/100
English proficiency100/100✓74/100
Nightlife94/100✓80/100
Family friendliness72/100✓60/100
Median broadband90 Mbps✓80 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓27°C
Summer high23°C✓33°C
Winter low3°C18°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓2300 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPINR
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Kolkata

Mumbai runs about 74% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,997 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Mumbai cheaper?

Mumbai runs about 74% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,997 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Mumbai compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,137 in Mumbai, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Mumbai?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Mumbai scores 56 and 60. London averages 12°C against 27°C in Mumbai.