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Mumbai

India

Capitale finanziaria e creativa con affitti tra i più alti del paese. La suburban railway e la metro riducono le distanze solo se casa, campus e lavoro sono sullo stesso asse.

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Safety 70/100
Affordability 39/100
Student-friendly 87/100
Nightlife 90/100
Transport 86/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-16. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Andheri 91/100
  2. Bandra 90/100
  3. Powai 87/100
  4. Colaba 87/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Bandra 90/100
  2. Andheri 91/100
  3. Powai 87/100
  4. Colaba 87/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Andheri 91/100
  2. Powai 87/100
  3. Colaba 87/100
  4. Bandra 90/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Andheri 19,000 INR
  2. Powai 21,000 INR
  3. Bandra 25,000 INR
  4. Colaba 28,000 INR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Colaba 87/100
  2. Andheri 91/100
  3. Powai 87/100
  4. Bandra 90/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Mumbai

Andheri

Student hub

Andheri: Grande nodo occidentale con metro, ferrovia e ampia offerta; il tragitto interno può essere lungo

Room
19,000 INR
Studio
29,450 INR
Apartment
41,800 INR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 72 Commute 86
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 19,000 INR.
  • Useful for NMIMS via metro.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Bandra

Nightlife

Bandra: Polo occidentale sociale e professionale, ben connesso ma molto costoso

Room
25,000 INR
Studio
38,750 INR
Apartment
55,000 INR
Safety 66 Student-friendly 87 Nightlife 90 Commute 86
Pros
  • nightlife: 90/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 25,000 INR.
  • Useful for University of Mumbai Kalina nearby.
Cons
  • Safety score is 66/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
nightlifestudent-friendlytransport

Powai

Work hub

Powai: Polo tecnologico e universitario attorno a IIT Bombay, moderno ma dipendente dalla strada

Room
21,000 INR
Studio
32,550 INR
Apartment
46,200 INR
Safety 70 Student-friendly 87 Nightlife 72 Commute 86
Pros
  • student-friendly: 87/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 21,000 INR.
  • Useful for IIT Bombay.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Colaba

Premium

Colaba: Sud storico vicino a istituzioni e porto, prestigioso e costoso, distante dai campus suburbani

Room
28,000 INR
Studio
43,400 INR
Apartment
61,600 INR
Safety 73 Student-friendly 87 Nightlife 72 Commute 86
Pros
  • student-friendly: 87/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 28,000 INR.
  • Useful for TIFR.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
premiumstudent-friendlytransport

Study

Major universities in Mumbai

University of Mumbai

Università pubblica statale

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ArtsCommerceScienceLaw
Nearest neighborhoods
BandraAndheri
Commute from top areas
  • Bandra20–45 min

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Istituto pubblico di rilevanza nazionale

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EngineeringScienceDesignManagement
Nearest neighborhoods
Powai
Commute from top areas
  • Powai5–25 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Bandra
25,000 INR
Andheri
19,000 INR
Powai
21,000 INR
Colaba
28,000 INR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Bandra25,000 INR38,750 INR55,000 INR
Andheri19,000 INR29,450 INR41,800 INR
Powai21,000 INR32,550 INR46,200 INR
Colaba28,000 INR43,400 INR61,600 INR

Cheapest: Andheri, Powai, Bandra

Mid-range: Andheri, Powai, Bandra

Premium: Colaba, Bandra, Powai

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Powai centrale, Bandra frequentata, Colaba centrale

Areas to be careful with

treni nelle ore di punta, strade isolate o allagate durante il monsone

  • La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.

Student perspective: Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Bandra West

ristoranti e bar

Prezzi elevati e rientro da pianificare.

Lower Parel

locali e uffici

Traffico intenso nelle ore serali.

Transport

Getting around Mumbai

Suburban railway, Mumbai Metro, monorail, BEST bus e traghetti servono corridoi differenti.

Metro Mumbai MetroMonorail
Tram / busBEST gestisce una rete bus estesa e sensibile al traffico.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Pass e smart card dipendono dall’operatore; verificare prodotti studenti.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Mumbai MetroBEST

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Mumbai

5 strengths

  1. Suburban railway, Mumbai Metro, monorail, BEST bus e traghetti servono corridoi differenti.
  2. University of Mumbai, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.
  4. Affitto e trasporto dell’ultimo miglio dominano il budget.
  5. Bandra, Andheri, Powai sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.
  2. Prezzi e disponibilità cambiano rapidamente
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Mumbai

Qual è la zona migliore di Mumbai per uno studente?

Andheri è un primo confronto utile, ma campus, tragitto e contratto contano più del nome del quartiere.

Quanto costa indicativamente una stanza?

Nelle aree analizzate la stima parte da circa INR 19.000 al mese. Non è una quotazione garantita.

Posso pagare prima di vedere la casa?

È rischioso. Chiedi video in diretta, prova del diritto a locare, contratto completo e conferma del beneficiario prima di pagare.

La mappa copre tutta la città?

No. Evidenzia aree reali utili per orientarsi; fonte e limiti sono dichiarati accanto alla mappa.