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Mumbai vs Bangalore

Bangalore runs about 19% cheaper than Mumbai for this household, a difference of 201 USD a month.

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Mumbai
$1,054/month · India
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Bangalore
$852/month · India
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Mumbai monthly
$1,054
Index 17 (NYC = 100)
Bangalore monthly
$852
Index 13 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-19%
Bangalore relative to Mumbai
Rent gap
$180
Mumbai costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MumbaiBangalore
  • Housing
    Housing: Mumbai $600, Bangalore $420. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Food
    Food: Mumbai $266, Bangalore $250. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Transport
    Transport: Mumbai $25, Bangalore $23. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Mumbai $52, Bangalore $55. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Mumbai $8.05, Bangalore $7.02. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Mumbai $70, Bangalore $65. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Other
    Other: Mumbai $34, Bangalore $32. Cheaper in Bangalore.
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

MetricMumbaiBangalore
Cost
Total monthly cost1,054 USD852 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)1713✓
Housing600 USD420 USD✓
Utilities52 USD✓55 USD
Food266 USD250 USD✓
Transport25 USD23 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle70 USD65 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,137 USD6,137 USD
Effective tax + social rate26.4%26.4%
Left over each month5,083 USD5,285 USD✓
Average local net salary550 USD620 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre600 USD420 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,500 USD3,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety56/10062/100✓
Healthcare60/10066/100✓
Air quality22/10032/100✓
Public transport62/100✓40/100
Walkability58/100✓44/100
English proficiency74/10080/100✓
Nightlife80/10084/100✓
Family friendliness60/10066/100✓
Median broadband80 Mbps90 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C24°C✓
Summer high33°C33°C
Winter low18°C✓15°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓2,400 h
Annual rainfall2300 mm970 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓300 min
CurrencyINRINR
Time zoneAsia/KolkataAsia/Kolkata

Bangalore runs about 19% cheaper than Mumbai for this household, a difference of 201 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Mumbai or Bangalore cheaper?

Bangalore runs about 19% cheaper than Mumbai for this household, a difference of 201 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Bangalore compared with Mumbai?

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

Which has better quality of life, Mumbai or Bangalore?

Mumbai scores 56/100 on safety and 60/100 on healthcare; Bangalore scores 62 and 66. Mumbai averages 27°C against 24°C in Bangalore.