Rent in South Mumbai: kitna lagega?
What a home in South Mumbai (Malabar Hill, Peddar Road), Mumbai costs, and the salary you need to live there comfortably.
Rent: Rentu.in rental rate chart, May 2026. Listing-site estimate, less rigorous than research-firm data. Salary figures are KITNA estimates using the midpoint, ₹2,50,000.
How South Mumbai compares in Mumbai
South Mumbai is the most expensive of the 6 Mumbai areas KITNA tracks.
2BHK rent, midpoint
Salary needed to live in South Mumbai
| Household | Monthly rent | Moderate lifestyle | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹1,56,250 | ₹37.5L | ₹39.7L |
| Couple | ₹2,03,125 | ₹52.84L | ₹58.47L |
| Family (1 child) | ₹2,50,000 | ₹70.19L | ₹73.95L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. A single person is assumed to rent a smaller home (about ₹1,56,250); a family, the full 2BHK.
Can your salary afford South Mumbai?
| CTC | Left each month | Kitnaaa rating |
|---|---|---|
| ₹10 lakh | −₹1,05,428 | — Recharge needed |
| ₹15 lakh | −₹75,377 | — Recharge needed |
| ₹20 lakh | −₹45,401 | — Recharge needed |
| ₹25 lakh | −₹17,733 | — Recharge needed |
| ₹30 lakh | ₹7,626 | — Recharge needed |
| ₹40 lakh | ₹57,105 | A Running low |
| ₹50 lakh | ₹1,06,583 | AA Nearly there |
Single person, moderate lifestyle, living in South Mumbai.
Questions people ask
What is the rent for a 2BHK in South Mumbai?
About ₹2L–3L a month, according to Rentu.in rental rate chart (May 2026). Furnishing, society amenities and distance to the metro move the price within that range.
What salary do you need to live in South Mumbai?
By KITNA's estimate, a single person needs a CTC of about ₹37.5L to live in South Mumbai on a moderate lifestyle and still save 20% of take-home. A family with one child needs about ₹70.19L.
Is South Mumbai expensive compared with the rest of Mumbai?
Among the 6 Mumbai areas KITNA tracks, South Mumbai ranks #1 by 2BHK rent (1 = most expensive).