http://www.indiamike.com/india Sub forum for those looking for advice to move to Mumbai en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/with-a-salary-of-around-45k-pm-moving-to-mumbai-with-wife-this-december-t95730/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:45 GMT Hi Everyone,

I recently got a job at Mumbai with a salary of around 45K/pm. My Office is at Mahim (W). We are a family of two, me and my wife.

I did some search regarding cost of living in Mumbai, and I'm getting a bit concerned, as it looks like the rents are way to high compared to Bangalore.

We do NOT have a lavish lifestyle. Any suggestions, if I can make ends meet with the salary that I will be drawing.

Which areas would be best to live at.. I was considering Mira Road area.. is the area good?

Thanks a lot in advance,
Raj Singh ]]> Moving to Mumbai rajsingh http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/with-a-salary-of-around-45k-pm-moving-to-mumbai-with-wife-this-december-t95730/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/schools-in-mumbai-t95234/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:39:55 GMT A 16 year old is hoping to move to Mumbai for his studies.At present he is in year 9 in England Please let me know contacts of Bombay Scottish school. Kindly suggest any other good schools urgently with e mail addresses.I cannot find contacts in internet. thanks A 16 year old is hoping to move to Mumbai for his studies.At present he is in year 9 in England Please let me know contacts of Bombay Scottish school. Kindly suggest any other good schools urgently with e mail addresses.I cannot find contacts in internet. thanks ]]> Moving to Mumbai bips http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/schools-in-mumbai-t95234/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/what-is-it-like-for-a-single-expat-female-in-mumbai-t94861/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:18:17 GMT if it is safe > If there is much to do (dance classes, Yoga etc...) >And what I should ask for price wise for an appartment and where it is best located. >How much it costs to live in Mumbai per month (going out, gym memberships, cinema, clothes shoooping etc.... I would be getting a driver but any advice welcome. I am guessing its as safe as any other big city but if there are any expats out there in the same situation would love to get some advice.]]> Hi,
I have an opportunity to be posted to Mumbai for one year..... I am of Indian origin (but never lived there or been to mumbai) - I am trying to work out
> if it is safe
> If there is much to do (dance classes, Yoga etc...)
>And what I should ask for price wise for an appartment and where it is best located.
>How much it costs to live in Mumbai per month (going out, gym memberships, cinema, clothes shoooping etc....


I would be getting a driver but any advice welcome. I am guessing its as safe as any other big city but if there are any expats out there in the same situation would love to get some advice. ]]> Moving to Mumbai Mumbai_Wannabe http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/what-is-it-like-for-a-single-expat-female-in-mumbai-t94861/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/the-age-old-know-anyone-who-preps-us-taxes-t94749/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:05 GMT Hi All,
Hoping someone here can help me! I'm looking for someone to file my US taxes, without paying an arm and a leg. I know I can go to some of the big players but they're too expensive, and some of them won't do one-off individual filings.

Does anyone know of an accountant, etc. who could handle this? I'm in Mumbai and I know I saw something about this somewhere recently, but could not find a reference in the forum search.

I would be enormously grateful if anyone here can help. Thanks! ]]> Moving to Mumbai Piper http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/the-age-old-know-anyone-who-preps-us-taxes-t94749/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/frozen-turkey-t94738/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:21:34 GMT Hi all,
USA's Thanksgiving holiday is coming up at the end of the month & I'd like to suprise the fam with a non-restaurant turkey dinner. Any idea where to reliably find turkey? ]]> Moving to Mumbai Piper http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/frozen-turkey-t94738/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/moving-from-uk-to-mumbai-t94709/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:16:56 GMT Ive recently seriously started considering moving to Mumbai, however have some questions: What is the average Salary in Mumbai? How much does a single man need to live a decent life? I was offered a job for RS 9lacs a year somewhat approx 1/3rd of my UK salary is this enough to live on thou? Im a IT Project Manager/engineer/Team Leader by profession with about 6-7y experience. I was starting to wonder whether the fact that I am Indian by decent but born and brought up in the UK (3rd Generation)be able to be used to my advantage when it come to securing a well paying job? How does one find a well paying job in Mumbai? Any advice would be greatfully appreciated, having recently been made redundant this would be the ideal time for me personally to make a move, and currently I am exploring options of either I make the life changing move (I go to india at least once a year so appreciate the negative side as well as positive) or take a serious look at the UK job market and prehaps retrain. Thanks Ive recently seriously started considering moving to Mumbai, however have some questions:

What is the average Salary in Mumbai?
How much does a single man need to live a decent life?
I was offered a job for RS 9lacs a year somewhat approx 1/3rd of my UK salary is this enough to live on thou?

Im a IT Project Manager/engineer/Team Leader by profession with about 6-7y experience. I was starting to wonder whether the fact that I am Indian by decent but born and brought up in the UK (3rd Generation)be able to be used to my advantage when it come to securing a well paying job?

How does one find a well paying job in Mumbai?

Any advice would be greatfully appreciated, having recently been made redundant this would be the ideal time for me personally to make a move, and currently I am exploring options of either I make the life changing move (I go to india at least once a year so appreciate the negative side as well as positive) or take a serious look at the UK job market and prehaps retrain.


Thanks ]]> Moving to Mumbai dchaddah http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/moving-from-uk-to-mumbai-t94709/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/kayaking-sailing-canoeing-t94704/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:57:28 GMT Suggestions for water sport activities in/around B'bay? This Sunday, I am looking to ideally go kayaking, but am open to other similar ideas as well.
(doesn't need to be water-based, but looking for something 1/2 chill but 1/2 interesting) ]]> Moving to Mumbai tbs99kk http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/kayaking-sailing-canoeing-t94704/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/boarding-for-a-dog-near-powai-t94543/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:04:01 GMT Hello, Just checking to see if anyone can recommend a reputable boarding facility for my dog, preferably near Powai. Would also love the name of a good vet in this area as well--I know there are lots of good vets near Bandra/Juhu/Khar/Worli but that is a real haul from Powai, even on a good day! Thx! Hello,
Just checking to see if anyone can recommend a reputable boarding facility for my dog, preferably near Powai.

Would also love the name of a good vet in this area as well--I know there are lots of good vets near Bandra/Juhu/Khar/Worli but that is a real haul from Powai, even on a good day!

Thx! ]]> Moving to Mumbai Piper http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/boarding-for-a-dog-near-powai-t94543/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/considering-mumbai-t93757/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:04:12 GMT Dear Forum Members After several years in the US, we are considering a move to Mumbai and would appreciate your input on the following: 1) What is a typical hardship location premium for Mumbai for expats from US, working in a top US MNC? This will vary by company and situation, but I am just interested in the range of responses. 2) What are the top international schools for expatriate children (elementary school)? How does ASB compare to other schools in academics and sporting facilities? 3) Any recommendations for a customer focused and reliable real estate agent in Mumbai (who has good references and is internet savvy)? I want to get an idea for rental prices and resale/new construction costs. Thanks for your help! Dear Forum Members

After several years in the US, we are considering a move to Mumbai and would appreciate your input on the following:

1) What is a typical hardship location premium for Mumbai for expats from US, working in a top US MNC? This will vary by company and situation, but I am just interested in the range of responses.

2) What are the top international schools for expatriate children (elementary school)? How does ASB compare to other schools in academics and sporting facilities?

3) Any recommendations for a customer focused and reliable real estate agent in Mumbai (who has good references and is internet savvy)? I want to get an idea for rental prices and resale/new construction costs.

Thanks for your help! ]]> Moving to Mumbai nichada http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/considering-mumbai-t93757/