Best City for working professionals – Pune vs Mumbai

As India’s landscape develops, professionals are increasingly seeking out to the cities not only for job opportunities but also for stability, growth and accessibility to rapid developing world. Pune and Mumbai had always been the top priorities for working professionals from a long time and still continues to be the best of the alternatives available.

Here, we’ll be doing a brief comparative analysis that could help you to decide your future city.

Job Opportunities

Mumbai: The financial capital of India

Mumbai has been India’s financial powerhouse for many decades and still hosts headquarters of many MNCs, Banking Institutions and stock exchanges. It also is the dream city of many in the entertainment sector as it is the core of ‘Bollywood’.

The city therefore offers a range of jobs in finance, entertainment, media and corporate services. It places itself as an aspiration for working professionals.

Pune: An emerging manufacturing and IT Hub

In the recent period, Pune has transformed itself into an IT and manufacturing hub. With companies like Bajaj, Tata and Bharat Forge, Pune has become manufacturing giant. It also houses many IT hubs in the western and eastern belts of the city that offer awesome connectivity and robust platforms for IT companies to thrive.

Pune offers variety and abundance of jobs in IT and manufacturing sector.

Verdict:

If you’re into finance and corporate choose Mumbai; if you are aspiring to work in IT, Manufacturing or emerging sectors.

Cost of Living

Mumbai: Premium Living Costs

Mumbai real estate is the most expensive in the country with average rate of Rs. 52,000 per sq. ft. The lifestyle is very vibrant but does pinch your pocket a bit due to its high costs especially for housing and daily expenses.