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Mumbai

General Information

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named a alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia.

Population: 20 million (metro area approx)
Area: 603 km²
Coordinates: Latitude: 19.076110839844, Longitude: 72.877502441406

Living Expenses

Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): ₹12,000 - ₹25,000
Groceries per Person/Month: ₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Utilities (Monthly): ₹2,500 - ₹6,000
Internet (Monthly): ₹700 - ₹1,500
Dining Out (Cheap Meal): ₹150 - ₹500

Transportation

Local Train Monthly Pass: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000
Bus Ticket: ₹20 - ₹50
Taxi Start Price: ₹80 - ₹150
Auto Rickshaw Start Price: ₹40 - ₹100

Average Salaries by Profession

Average Net Salary: ₹35,000 - ₹75,000
Software Engineer: ₹50,000 - ₹150,000
IT Support / Technician: ₹25,000 - ₹50,000
Teacher: ₹20,000 - ₹60,000
Doctor / Physician: ₹80,000 - ₹250,000
Nurse: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
Civil Engineer: ₹40,000 - ₹100,000
Architect: ₹50,000 - ₹120,000
Accountant: ₹30,000 - ₹70,000
Bank Employee: ₹30,000 - ₹80,000
Police Officer: ₹25,000 - ₹70,000
Lawyer: ₹60,000 - ₹200,000
Restaurant Manager: ₹25,000 - ₹60,000
Waiter / Waitress: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Retail Cashier: ₹12,000 - ₹28,000
Construction Worker: ₹15,000 - ₹40,000
Driver: ₹12,000 - ₹35,000
Security Guard: ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Graphic Designer: ₹20,000 - ₹60,000
Digital Marketer: ₹25,000 - ₹70,000
Hotel Receptionist: ₹15,000 - ₹35,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

Rent 3 Bedroom: ₹60,000 - ₹150,000
Groceries (Family of 4): ₹20,000 - ₹40,000
Utilities (Monthly): ₹5,000 - ₹12,000
Internet: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000
Transportation: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000

Top Attractions

Gateway of India
Marine Drive
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Elephanta Caves
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Colaba Causeway

Major Events

Mumbai Film Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Mumbai Marathon
Diwali Celebrations

Source: https://tomumbai.com

Mumbai Travel Videos – 4K Walking Tours & Real Street Life

🇮🇳 Mumbai Travel Videos

Real 4K walking tours & authentic city life

1. Evening Walk at Marine Drive, Mumbai

Enjoy a relaxed evening walk along Marine Drive, one of Mumbai’s most iconic seaside promenades.

2. Colaba Causeway – Gateway of India Walking Tour

Walk through Colaba Causeway and the Gateway of India area for busy streets, shops, and classic South Mumbai energy.

3. Walking Tour: Colaba to Gateway of India

Explore a calm and detailed walking route through South Mumbai, passing one of the city’s most famous landmarks.

4. Mumbai Walking Tour: Crawford Market 2025

See the energy of Crawford Market and nearby shopping streets, with everyday market life and local movement.

5. Nightlife in Mumbai – Marine Drive, Gateway of India & Colaba Market

Experience Mumbai after dark with a long night walk covering Marine Drive, Gateway of India, and Colaba Market.

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Mumbai News

Latest News from Mumbai

'1 hour of travel. 3 minutes in office': Mumbai woman's monsoon ordeal sparks discussion on city's infrastructure

Reflecting on Mumbai's monsoon season, the woman said that the city seems to go through the same cycle every year despite knowing the rains are inevitable.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:31:02 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Unidentified woman’s body recovered from gorge near Mumbai-Pune rail track in Raigad

Police said the woman, believed to be aged between 40 and 45, is suspected to have fallen from a moving train into the gorge, though the exact circumstances leading to her death are yet to be established, said police inspector Sachin Ahire. She sustained fatal injuries.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:18:26 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Lt-col booked for stalking colleague during marathon

The offence has been transferred to the Azad Maidan police after the woman officer lodged the complaint online, based on which a first information report (FIR) was registered in Kolkata

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:18:20 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Two swept away, one drowns in Bhiwandi

In a separate incident later in the day, a 17-year-old boy, Mohammad, was swept away while catching crabs along the Kamvari river, a common activity in the area during the monsoon when the river swells.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:18:18 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Four injured as paver block falls from under-construction building

According to the police, the paver was dislodged due to heavy rain and gusty winds and it crashed through the tin roof of the adjoining single-storey house in Shri Haridham Welfare Society. Occupants of the house were asleep at the time, police said

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:17:27 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Govt sets up multi-agency disaster-response mechanism to handle rain crises

MUMBAI: After facing criticism over rain-related deaths (16 at last count) and the closure of major highways due to landslides, the Maharashtra government has activated a coordinated, multi-agency disaster-response mechanism, which is being monitored 24/7 by the chief minister’s office (CMO)

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:17:23 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Thane tree collapse leaves 64-year-old plumber battling for life

According to the Thane Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC), Buvad was standing near an autorickshaw outside the Thane RTO office when the tree suddenly fell on him. He sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to Mahavir Hospital, where he underwent surgery.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:17:21 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Vasai-Virar floods again, fingers point to inefficacy and corruption of VVCMC

“The monsoon has become a curse for Vasai-Virar residents,” she said. “The entire city gets inundated after just four hours of rainfall. Roads turn into rivers, vehicles are washed away, and daily life comes to a standstill. This is a clear indication of administrative inaction and flawed planning.”

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:17:07 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Family killed in house collapse in Mumbai's Mankhurd was preparing to move out, say neighbours

A ground-plus-three storey tenement collapsed amid heavy rains in Mumbai's Mankhurd on Sunday, resulting in the death of six people.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:16:28 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

55-year-old woman found strangled inside locked home

The victim, identified as Jyoti Prakash Pawar, 55, lived alone after her husband’s death and worked as a domestic help in the neighbourhood, police said

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:15:32 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Heavy rain claims lives across state, shuts hill routes

Torrential showers triggered landslides, flooded highways, shut popular tourist destinations and claimed lives in other parts of the state

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:15:28 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

48 hours without power, 5-ft floods bring Vasai-Virar to a halt

Floodwaters entered several homes and shops, particularly in the newly developed Madhuvan City in Vasai East, where cars were submerged. Rescue teams helped residents cross flooded roads using ropes tied across strong water currents

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:15:09 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Rescue op turns fatal as 26-year-old drowns, friend goes missing near Gadeshwar Dam

NAVI MUMBAI: A monsoon outing near Gadeshwar Dam in Panvel turned fatal on Sunday evening when a 26-year-old man lost his life while attempting to save his friend from a powerful whirlpool

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:15:07 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Mumbai is falling apart: Where’s the accountability?

As the city grapples with yet another season of preventable tragedies, HT asked citizens, activists and urban experts two pertinent questions: Why is Mumbai in such a mess? And what is the one thing authorities must fix now?

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:13:56 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Nicaragua-flagged merchant tanker runs aground off Manori amid rough seas

MUMBAI: An unmanned Nicaragua-flagged merchant tanker, MT Al Jafzia, ran aground near Manori on Sunday after its anchor chain snapped amid rough sea conditions, triggering a maritime alert as two other seized vessels also drifted closer to Mumbai’s coastline due to strong winds and heavy monsoon weather

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:13:54 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Rains bring trains to a halt, do-gooders feed stranded passengers

The 60-km-long Virar-Dahanu stretch on Western Railway (WR) has multiple long-distance trains running on it. The rains led to these being bunched up at stations such as Borivali, Vasai, Palghar, Dahanu, Surat and Gholvad. Several long-distance trains on the Central Railway (CR), meanwhile, were cancelled and diverted.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:13:52 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

13 dead as rain, strong winds batter Mumbai, suburbs

The largest death toll was recorded in Mankhurd, where a few slum tenements collapsed on Sunday night, killing at least six people

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:13:34 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Stone piece falls off MU entrance gate

University officials said a stone piece that is part of the entrance opposite the Bombay High Court became loosened over time and got dislodged as branches of neighboring trees had been rubbing against it

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:13:13 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Monsoon puts abandoned cargo ship off Mumbai at risk of capsizing; HC steps in over crew safety

MUMBAI: An abandoned merchant vessel anchored about a nautical mile off the city’s coast may become a maritime hazard, with the Bombay High Court being told that the ship could drift, capsize or sink amid heavy rain and rough seas, endangering the two crew members still stationed onboard

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:12:29 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

‘Bhai, chal kya raha hai Mumbai mein?’: Woman rejected as tenant over her ‘numerology number’

A content creator alleged that a ‘posh Mumbai landlady’ rejected her friend as a tenant over her ‘numerology number’.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:10:18 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Worker killed in JNPA mishap as heavy rain lashes Navi Mumbai

JNPA said empty containers toppled onto a waste oil removal tanker during operations at NSFT, resulting in one worker losing his life and another sustaining injuries

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:02:56 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

BMC garden dept’s shrinking budget, dubious tree-maintenance tenders under scrutiny

The allocation, meant to cover “routine maintenance of gardens and recreational spaces, plantation drives, landscaping and beautification of public areas, upkeep of traffic islands and medians, development of new gardens” and so on, marks the latest in a series of budget cuts for the department responsible for maintaining Mumbai’s parks, gardens and trees.

Published: Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:01:40 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Largest tunnelling machine begins work on 6-km bullet train tube

The tunnel forms part of the 21-km underground section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor.

Published: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:43:33 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Thackeray launches ‘Ram Raksha Andolan’ to “protect” Ram from the BJP

Thackeray’s wheeling back to Hindutva is being seen as an attempt to revive his Hindu vote base as also an effort to galvanise the party cadre after the recent defections of six MPs and MLC Sachin Ahir

Published: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:48:01 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml

Mumbai weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy rain; Thane, Palghar also on alert

Mumbai rains update: The IMD is indicating a high probability of intense downpours through the day in Maharashtra capital

Published: Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:54:25 +0530

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/feeds/rss/cities/mumbai-news/rssfeed.xml