Is Mumbai more expensive than Thiruvananthapuram?

Mumbai is 39.9% more expensive than Thiruvananthapuram overall. Rent is 346.2% higher, groceries 12.2% more expensive, and restaurants 56.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Thiruvananthapuram or Mumbai?

Thiruvananthapuram has a purchasing power index of 40.1 while Mumbai has 68.5 (NYC = 100). Mumbai offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram vs 🇮🇳 Mumbai

2026

Mumbai is 39.9% more expensive

Category	🇮🇳 Thiruvananthapuram	🇮🇳 Mumbai	Difference
Cost of Living	18.3	25.6	+39.9%
Rent	3.9	17.4	+346.2%
Groceries	23.0	25.8	+12.2%
Restaurants	15.0	23.5	+56.7%
Purchasing Power	40.1	68.5	+70.8%

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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