Cost of Living Comparison Between Mumbai and Delhi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Delhi is 1.4% lower than in Mumbai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Delhi is 25.0% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Rent Prices in Delhi are 59.7% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Delhi are 5.9% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Groceries Prices in Delhi are 3.7% lower than in Mumbai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Delhi is 65.8% higher than in Mumbai | |
Restaurants | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,600.00 ₹ | 2,000.00 ₹ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 400.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200.00 ₹ | 165.00 ₹ | -17.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ₹ | 300.00 ₹ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 230.35 ₹ | 173.44 ₹ | -24.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.36 ₹ | 36.26 ₹ | -10.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 15.24 ₹ | 16.21 ₹ | +6.4 % |
Markets | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 248.60 ₹ | 238.64 ₹ | -4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 41.27 ₹ | 40.00 ₹ | -3.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 32.06 ₹ | 33.03 ₹ | +3.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 89.62 ₹ | 93.36 ₹ | +4.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 235.31 ₹ | 182.34 ₹ | -22.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 143.18 ₹ | 137.23 ₹ | -4.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 207.56 ₹ | 246.35 ₹ | +18.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 88.41 ₹ | 76.98 ₹ | -12.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 29.13 ₹ | 31.52 ₹ | +8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 44.50 ₹ | 39.30 ₹ | -11.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.27 ₹ | 20.53 ₹ | -3.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 16.11 ₹ | 13.14 ₹ | -18.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.31 ₹ | 16.73 ₹ | +2.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 49.22 ₹ | 48.41 ₹ | -1.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.69 ₹ | 29.43 ₹ | -0.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 ₹ | 900.00 ₹ | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 178.74 ₹ | 146.32 ₹ | -18.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 319.41 ₹ | 229.50 ₹ | -28.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 350.00 ₹ | 350.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 310.00 ₹ | 1,000.00 ₹ | +222.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 29.00 ₹ | 50.00 ₹ | +72.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ₹ | 32.19 ₹ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | 100.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 401.53 ₹ | 375.30 ₹ | -6.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,000.00 ₹ | 1,200,000.00 ₹ | -14.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,911,362.41 ₹ | 1,989,209.80 ₹ | +4.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,531.34 ₹ | 5,661.91 ₹ | +24.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 364.07 ₹ | 326.04 ₹ | -10.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 720.59 ₹ | 686.09 ₹ | -4.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,895.27 ₹ | 1,925.71 ₹ | +1.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 975.00 ₹ | 932.61 ₹ | -4.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 400.00 ₹ | 400.00 ₹ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,839.08 ₹ | 7,643.41 ₹ | -22.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 218,384.62 ₹ | 166,760.00 ₹ | -23.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,225.45 ₹ | 2,653.38 ₹ | +19.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,388.07 ₹ | 3,020.81 ₹ | +26.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,906.23 ₹ | 4,128.83 ₹ | -15.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,553.19 ₹ | 3,169.98 ₹ | -10.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 49,898.73 ₹ | 21,132.17 ₹ | -57.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 28,704.42 ₹ | 12,306.12 ₹ | -57.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 151,330.60 ₹ | 57,784.85 ₹ | -61.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 74,126.56 ₹ | 31,304.35 ₹ | -57.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 58,715.60 ₹ | 19,014.91 ₹ | -67.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 27,521.16 ₹ | 10,651.73 ₹ | -61.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mumbai Edit |
Delhi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 74,777.02 ₹ | 92,939.39 ₹ | +24.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.95 | 8.91 | -0.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Gurgaon | 21.41 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Chandigarh | 154.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patiala | 160.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jaipur | 161.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ludhiana | 196.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jalandhar | 232.88 miles |