Mumbai & Delhi most expensive cities for expatriates in India: Mercer Study

According to Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living survey, Mumbai (127) is the most costly city in India in terms of both living expenses and accommodation costs

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Among other Indian cities, Mumbai has some of the most costly rentals, followed by New Delhi and Bangalore Photo: Bloomberg

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3 min read Last Updated : Jun 29 2022 | 11:40 AM IST

Mumbai and Delhi rank among the top 40 most expensive cities in Asia for expatriates, and Kolkata is the least expensive city, said a report.

According to Mercer's 2022 Cost of Living survey, Mumbai (127) is the most costly city in India in terms of both living expenses and accommodation costs. This is followed by New Delhi (155), Chennai (177), Bengaluru (178), and Hyderabad (192), while Pune (201) and Kolkata (203) are the least expensive Indian cities in the ranking.

The survey also found that Mumbai, the financial hub of India, is a popular place for multinational corporations to establish operations. Organizations are, however, also considering other low cost areas like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune due to the greater cost