Mumbai vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Mumbai (India) · Overall index 28.7 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 87% more expensive than Mumbai.
- Transport in Tokyo is 119% more expensive than in Mumbai.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 101% more expensive than in Mumbai.
| Item | Mumbai | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +80% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $751 | $1,307 | +74% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $510 | $782 | +53% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,281 | $2,737 | +114% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $848 | $1,558 | +84% |
| Groceries | +90% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.43 | $0.87 | +102% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.45 | $2.62 | +81% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.01 | $3.43 | +71% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.87 | $3.26 | +74% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.75 | $9.15 | +59% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.5 | $9.77 | +117% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.29 | $14.2 | +95% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.94 | $3.74 | +93% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.72 | $1.62 | +125% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.7 | $3 | +76% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.2 | $4.44 | +102% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.08 | $2.3 | +113% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.15 | $2.06 | +79% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.03 | $1.69 | +64% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.99 | $1.8 | +82% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.24 | $11.4 | +118% |
| Transport | +119% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.72 | $1.65 | +129% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $33.5 | $75.4 | +125% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.2 | $2.32 | +93% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.5 | $1.23 | +146% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.58 | +87% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,168 | $18,186 | +154% |
| Dining out | +101% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.04 | $13.8 | +96% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $39.9 | $70.3 | +76% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.02 | $7.88 | +96% |
| Cappuccino | $1.77 | $3.87 | +119% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.89 | $1.65 | +85% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.29 | $4.95 | +116% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.71 | $5.82 | +115% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.66 | $1.35 | +105% |
| Telecom | +61% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $31.2 | $41.5 | +33% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $31.4 | $52.1 | +66% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.26 | +63% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.89 | $12.7 | +84% |
| Utilities & household | +89% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $59 | $126 | +114% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.15 | +87% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.87 | $3.07 | +64% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.58 | $1.05 | +81% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.73 | $16.3 | +87% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $28.7 | $62.2 | +117% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.15 | $9.79 | +59% |
| Men's haircut | $10.5 | $23.3 | +122% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.2 | $18.8 | +84% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $744 | $1,434 | +93% |
3,198 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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