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Just need some overview about Mumbai

So, i might get an opportunity at mumbai & the closest areas are worli, lower parel, mahalaxmi etc. I need some clarity about the living conditions there since i've heard that area is one of the most expensive ones in Mumbai. Now, given as to how bad traffic is, i don't want to find place which is too far from office. If anyone could give me an overview of how to settle there. Also, i've asked for 14-15 as base along with relocation help as well from the company, lets see what they have to say about that. Is that a good salary? (previous was 10+1) how is life there at Mumbai basically? professionally, personally, socially TIA

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TallTales69

Unemployed

a year ago

Your thought process is spot on. Stay as close to your place of work as you can afford. Commuting in Mumbai is possible but expensive (time & energy suck). Budget ~4L a year only for rent, sharing an apartment - typically a 2BHK. There are no PG / CoLiving options in Mumbai. What you save in commuting, will go in rent but you'll be happier because you've saved time and effort. Finally - ask for more money. I am not sure of the role / experience but more does not hurt. Tell them you've asked around and need a little more to ensure life is comfortable in Mumbai.
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TallTales69

Unemployed

a year ago

To answer your second question - Professionally Mumbai is by far the most rewarding place in India. You'll learn more working in Mumbai than in any other town. Socially - #1 bar none. Safe 24x7 and loads of options to engage in what you like. Personally - quality of life is decent (could be better in terms of space, etc). It's the original cosmopolitan city - so you have a choice of what people you engage with too. The city may seem a little curt and cut 'n dry at beginning but you'll learn to enjoy it.
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Idk

Stealth

a year ago

the areas you mentioned are very posh areas and finding a room there will be expensive and will cost around 25k+ easily for a single room and don't forget the deposit(1L+ for 2 bhk) and brokerage( usually 1 months rent). if you're asking for 15 base, you can survive although you will have little savings but its enough to live a comfortable lifestyle there. socially there's a lot of things to do, events keep happening
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Baingan

Student

a year ago

Mat ja.. lut jaayega. 20-25k ka rent hoga.. for a room ina. 3 bhk..
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Qwerty2398

Stealth

a year ago

Dont take it. Mumbai is unlivable (blore is not that great either). it doesnt matter how much they pay. Life in Mumbai is just not worth it.
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Borosil_Carrier

Stealth

a year ago

Good rooms for 1 will cost around 30-40 K minimum. + you will essentially pay 13 months rent as 1 month rent will go to Broker. 3-4 K for maid.
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sisyphus

Start up

a year ago

Help me understand, relocation means just travelling for the first time and initial stay until you find a room or the whole rent coverage? 1. Mumbai has one of the bests public transport, but it's crowdy and would take some time to understand it. Hence get a room within 30mins proximity of your office. 2. Areas you mentioned are expensive and posh. But you can find a room easily. There's no thing like PG here so either you need to share it with other flatmates or live on your own. 3. Lifestyle: everyone's is in hurry for some reason. You'd hardly find any Mumbaikar walking at normal pace. But it's safe. You can travel alone even at 2am and be safe, even if you're a woman. There are a lot of cafes, bar, restaurants where you are planning to live. There's a plethora of variety of Street food options as well.
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