Mumbai is a city where Bollywood dreams bloom brighter than the midday sun, and fashion is a lifestyle.
Mumbai's street food scene won't disappoint either. Sip on freshly prepared chai while exploring the local markets selling everything from handmade jewellery to leather bags.
The Good
- 🎉 Good nightlife
- 🤤 Great food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☀️ Fantastic weather
- 💸 Very affordable
- 🤿 Scuba diving
- 🏄♂️ Surfing
- ⛱️ Great beach
- 🛍️ Shopping
The Bad
- 👮 Not the safest
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🗑️ Pollution
- 📡 Unreliable wifi
- 🥵 Very humid
- 🤼 Crowded
Living costs
- Mumbai is the most expensive place (out of 5) to live in India
- The average salary in Mumbai is
- It's about 276% cheaper to live in Mumbai than it is Paris
- You can expect to spend around $724.30 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026
Safety
Mumbai has a mix of safe and unsafe areas; petty crime is common, but violent crime is relatively low in tourist areas.