What Salary Do You Need to Live in Mumbai?
Updated September 2026. Figures are estimates; see how KITNA calculates.
Mumbai has the highest typical rent among the cities KITNA covers, so the salary you need depends heavily on who you live with and how.
Salary needed to save 20%
| Household | Moderate | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹12.1L | ₹18.34L |
| Couple | ₹19.09L | ₹28.4L |
| Family, 1 child | ₹24.22L | ₹35.42L |
| Family, 2 children | ₹26.76L | ₹38.15L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. Typical rent, one salaried earner, new regime.
Compared with Bangalore
For a single person on a moderate lifestyle, ₹25L in Bangalore gives a similar life in Mumbai at about ₹27.24L.
City costs are placeholder estimates while we source data.