Mumbai is a very famous Urban city with a lot of population. People usually get confused between settling in Delhi or Mumbai. But this isn’t a comparison between Mumbai and Delhi, it’s about Mumbai and the things that are to be known before settling in.
Mumbai has beautiful nightlife, busy streets, many great career opportunities, a beach, a very fast life but there’s always more to it. Here are some pros and cons to consider before deciding to settle there.
Pros
- Education
There are plenty of schools and colleges that provide a very good education like St. Mary’s HighSchool, B.D Somani International School, J.B Petit High School, etc. In addition to that, Mumbai has many universities and colleges are very well reputed in all streams that produce great individuals, examples are St. Xavier’s College, IIT Bombay, KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Govt. of Law college, Seth GS Medical College, and many more.
- Affordable Health
Mumbai made health its top priority. Mumbai has some quality hospitals that have people flying from different corners of the world to get treated there. They provide treatment at an affordable rate like Jaslok, Fortis, Saifee hospitals.
- Safety
Mumbai is an extremely busy place and people there keep moving and working day and night. This provides safety for people, particularly women at night. Since the city is usually awake, they don’t really have to hurry to get back when it’s getting dark outside
- Attractive places
Whenever boredom hits anyone, Mumbai is the perfect place to end it. It is surrounded by beaches, has plenty of quality restaurants, heritage buildings and of course, there’s Bollywood. The city’s filled with malls and markets where things sell for high and cheap prices. This is perfect for shopaholics. It is one of the most modern cities in India and has a lot of sites and places where visiting would be amazing.
Other pros include the amazing bungalows for sale in Mumbai. There is even a sea facing bungalow project in Mumbai if anyone is looking for that luxurious life. So, no boredom and comfort for everyone.
Cons
- Heavy Traffic
Everyone is on and on about the traffic in Mumbai. It is insane. The fast, busy life also means a lot of cars. Traffic can also mean getting late for work. The roads in Mumbai have failed to handle the number of vehicles hence making traffic the biggest enemy.
- High costs
Mumbai is a big city and so living there is pricey. The rent is high, the groceries are 7-10% more expensive than in Delhi or Kolkata, property rates are also higher compared to most cities of India.
- Competition for Jobs
There is a lot of competition for jobs and working 12-10 hours for 6 days is common.
Every place has its pros and cons and as far as Mumbai is concerned, it’s great for financially stable people. Hopefully, this was informative and helped clear all questions and in making the right decision.