As of September 2024, Mumbai had the highest cost of living among other cities in the country, with an index value of 26.5. Gurgaon, a satellite city of Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR) followed it with an index value of 25.1.
What is cost of living?
The cost of living varies depending on geographical regions and factors that affect the cost of living in an area include housing, food, utilities, clothing, childcare, and fuel among others. The cost of living is calculated based on different measures such as the consumer price index (CPI), living cost indexes, and wage price index. CPI refers to the change in the value of consumer goods and services. The wage price index, on the other hand, measures the change in labor services prices due to market pressures. Lastly, the living cost indexes calculate the impact of changing costs on different households. The relationship between wages and costs determines affordability and shifts in the cost of living.
Mumbai tops the list
Mumbai usually tops the list of most expensive cities in India. As the financial and entertainment hub of the country, Mumbai offers wide opportunities and attracts talent from all over the country. It is the second-largest city in India and has one of the most expensive real estates in the world.
Cost of living index in India as of September 2024, by leading cities
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Numbeo. (September 9, 2024). Cost of living index in India as of September 2024, by leading cities [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1399330/india-cost-of-living-index-by-city/
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Numbeo. (2024). Cost of living index in India as of September 2024, by leading cities. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1399330/india-cost-of-living-index-by-city/
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