🇮🇳 Mumbai vs 🇸🇬 Singapore

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇮🇳

Mumbai

India

$1,477–$2,338/mo

₹123,083 – ₹194,833 / month (local)

🇸🇬

Singapore

Singapore

$2,923–$4,628/mo

S$3,950 – S$6,254 / month (local)

Singapore is 98% more expensive

Mumbai wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryMumbai (USD)Singapore (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,108–$1,723$2,192–$3,410🟢 Mumbai
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$585–$923$1,157–$1,827🟢 Mumbai
Utilities$46–$89$91–$177🟢 Mumbai
Groceries$234–$351$463–$694🟢 Mumbai
Eating out (mid-range meal)$31–$55$61–$110🟢 Mumbai
Public transport (monthly)$58–$71$116–$140🟢 Mumbai
Internet & Mobile$18–$31$37–$61🟢 Mumbai
Gym membership$22–$40$43–$79🟢 Mumbai
Cinema ticket$9–$11$17–$22🟢 Mumbai
Monthly total (single)$1,477–$2,338$2,923–$4,628🟢 Mumbai

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Quality of life comparison

Housing7.1 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Mumbai▲ better
Singapore
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 9.2 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better
Education8.7 / 10 · 8.8 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better
Environment9.5 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better
Economy7.8 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Mumbai
Singapore▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Mumbai if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Singapore
  • ✓Bollywood
  • ✓Finance
  • ✓Energy
  • ✓Entertainment

Choose Singapore if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Singapore offers vs Mumbai
  • ✓Safety
  • ✓Hub airport
  • ✓Low tax for some
  • ✓Finance

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