Mumbai vs Seoul Cost of Living
Mumbai (India) · Overall index 28.7 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 86% more expensive than Mumbai.
- Transport in Seoul is 125% more expensive than in Mumbai.
- Dining out in Seoul is 103% more expensive than in Mumbai.
| Item | Mumbai | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +78% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $751 | $1,128 | +50% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $510 | $885 | +74% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,281 | $2,631 | +105% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $848 | $1,576 | +86% |
| Groceries | +89% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.43 | $0.97 | +126% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.45 | $3.03 | +109% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.01 | $3.33 | +66% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.87 | $3.32 | +78% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.75 | $9.47 | +65% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.5 | $8.39 | +86% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.29 | $14.8 | +103% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.94 | $4.15 | +114% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | $1.53 | +113% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.7 | $3.36 | +98% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.2 | $3.73 | +70% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.08 | $2.22 | +106% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.86 | +62% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.03 | $1.71 | +66% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.99 | $1.67 | +69% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.24 | $11.7 | +123% |
| Transport | +125% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.72 | $1.68 | +133% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $33.5 | $68.9 | +106% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.2 | $2.76 | +130% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.5 | $1.34 | +168% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.53 | +71% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,168 | $18,844 | +163% |
| Dining out | +103% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.04 | $14.8 | +110% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $39.9 | $84.8 | +113% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.02 | $7.96 | +98% |
| Cappuccino | $1.77 | $3.11 | +76% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | $1.89 | +112% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.29 | $4.53 | +98% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.71 | $5.53 | +104% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.66 | $1.43 | +117% |
| Telecom | +49% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $31.2 | $45.1 | +45% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $31.4 | $47.3 | +51% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.89 | $11.3 | +64% |
| Utilities & household | +88% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | $130 | +120% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.16 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.87 | $3.13 | +67% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.58 | $1.03 | +78% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.73 | $15.9 | +82% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $28.7 | $60.9 | +112% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.15 | $9.46 | +54% |
| Men's haircut | $10.5 | $22.9 | +118% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.2 | $16.6 | +63% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $744 | $1,561 | +110% |
3,244 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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