Mumbai Cost of Living 2026
India · Big city — far cheaper than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Mumbai price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₹210$2.5 | ₹147 – ₹336 | ₹403+ |
| Street food1 item | ₹95$1.13 | ₹57 – ₹171 | ₹205+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₹840$10 | ₹588 – ₹1,344 | ₹1,613+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | ₹190$2.26 | ₹114 – ₹342 | ₹410+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₹210$2.5 | ₹126 – ₹336 | ₹403+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | ₹84$1 | ₹50 – ₹151 | ₹181+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₹63$0.75 | ₹38 – ₹120 | ₹144+ |
| Bottled water | ₹25$0.3 | ₹18 – ₹50 | ₹60+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₹250$2.98 | ₹150 – ₹425 | ₹510+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | ₹650$7.74 | ₹390 – ₹1,105 | ₹1,326+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₹250$2.98 | ₹200 – ₹400 | ₹480+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₹84$1 | ₹59 – ₹151 | ₹181+ |
| Transitone ride | ₹17$0.2 | ₹15 – ₹22 | ₹27+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | ₹500$5.95 | ₹350 – ₹800 | ₹960+ |
| Hotel night3-star | ₹3,800$45.2 | ₹2,280 – ₹6,080 | ₹7,296+ |
| Laundry | ₹84$1 | ₹59 – ₹134 | ₹161+ |
| SIM card1 week data | ₹340$4.05 | ₹238 – ₹578 | ₹694+ |
| Haircutcut | ₹350$4.17 | ₹210 – ₹630 | ₹756+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₹1,000$11.9 | ₹700 – ₹1,600 | ₹1,920+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₹1,700$20.2 | ₹1,190 – ₹2,720 | ₹3,264+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₹670$7.98 | ₹536 – ₹938 | ₹1,126+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate ₹84 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Mumbai
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Mumbai for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $1,592) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $480) comes to roughly $2,072 a month. A local long-term lease (studio ₹59,000) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Mumbai?
A mid-range room (about $46.6 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $76.8 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Mumbai is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect ₹200 – ₹400. Anything above ₹480 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Mumbai?
Coffee about ₹210 ($2.5), a local meal about ₹210 ($2.5), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about ₹840.