Is Mumbai more expensive than Ahmedabad?

Mumbai is 23.6% more expensive than Ahmedabad overall. Rent is 297.8% higher, groceries 3.8% more expensive, and restaurants 20.5% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ahmedabad or Mumbai?

Ahmedabad has a purchasing power index of 69.7 while Mumbai has 64.2 (NYC = 100). Ahmedabad offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Ahmedabad vs 🇮🇳 Mumbai

2026

Mumbai is 23.6% more expensive

Category	🇮🇳 Ahmedabad	🇮🇳 Mumbai	Difference
Cost of Living	20.8	25.7	+23.6%
Rent	4.6	18.3	+297.8%
Groceries	23.8	24.7	+3.8%
Restaurants	20.0	24.1	+20.5%
Purchasing Power	69.7	64.2	-7.9%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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