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Mumbai vs Istanbul

Mumbai runs about 34% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 363 USD a month.

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
$1,416/month · Türkiye
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Mumbai monthly
$1,054
Index 17 (NYC = 100)
Istanbul monthly
$1,416
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+34%
Istanbul relative to Mumbai
Rent gap
$100
Istanbul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MumbaiIstanbul
  • Housing
    Housing: Mumbai $600, Istanbul $700. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Food
    Food: Mumbai $266, Istanbul $384. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Transport
    Transport: Mumbai $25, Istanbul $67. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Mumbai $52, Istanbul $112. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Mumbai $8.05, Istanbul $16. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Mumbai $70, Istanbul $84. Cheaper in Mumbai.
  • Other
    Other: Mumbai $34, Istanbul $53. 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

MetricMumbaiIstanbul
Cost
Total monthly cost1,054 USD✓1,416 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)17✓22
Housing600 USD✓700 USD
Utilities52 USD✓112 USD
Food266 USD✓384 USD
Transport25 USD✓67 USD
Healthcare8 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle70 USD✓84 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,137 USD✓4,269 USD
Effective tax + social rate26.4%✓48.8%
Left over each month5,083 USD✓2,853 USD
Average local net salary550 USD800 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre600 USD✓700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,500 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety56/100✓54/100
Healthcare60/10066/100✓
Air quality22/10042/100✓
Public transport62/10076/100✓
Walkability58/10070/100✓
English proficiency74/100✓42/100
Nightlife80/10084/100✓
Family friendliness60/10066/100✓
Median broadband80 Mbps90 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C15°C✓
Summer high33°C29°C✓
Winter low18°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓2,350 h
Annual rainfall2300 mm840 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access20 min✓30 min
CurrencyINRTRY
Time zoneAsia/KolkataEurope/Istanbul

Mumbai runs about 34% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 363 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Mumbai or Istanbul cheaper?

Mumbai runs about 34% cheaper than Istanbul for this household, a difference of 363 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Istanbul compared with Mumbai?

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

Which has better quality of life, Mumbai or Istanbul?

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