Indians would find that hard to believe, until they note the footprint: The surveys did not include the cost of real estate, which in a large city can hog a sizable portion of household income. \u00a0Another comparative study, by\u00a0Deutsche Bank<\/a>, noted that “Indian cities are also the cheapest for a date.” \u00a0(Londoners on a date would have to pay a lot more, relatively, for “cabs, burgers, drinks, and a trip to the movies.”)<\/p>\n Still, there is a lot of variance within Indian cities. \u00a0\u00a0Mumbai is the largest city in India with a population of approximately 22 million as of 2015 and about\u00a040% of a Mumbaikar<\/em>‘s salary goes\u00a0towards rent. \u00a0Meaning, there’s that much less to spend on other things.<\/p>\n So, how does a couple spend quality time with each other without burning a hole in their pocket in a city like Mumbai where the cost of living is high? \u00a0Does it mean that dating has come to a standstill in Mumbai? \u00a0Of course, not. \u00a0Besides\u00a0chic restaurants and pubs where you will be expected to shell out quite an amount, Mumbai has many inexpensive dating options too.<\/p>\n Here is a list of cheap (as in inexpensive, not “Eww!”) date ideas if you live in Mumbai.<\/p>\n Take your date out on a drive with your windows down and let the sea breeze do the magic. \u00a0This picturesque, crescent stretch of road is beautifully lit up in the evenings. \u00a0Marine Drive also has countless romantic cafes and restaurants where you can get to know your date better, over some good food.<\/p>\n Yes, everybody falls on their first try. \u00a0Ice-skating is a fun activity to undertake on a date and you can be assured that you and your date will be left with a lot of funny memories from the day. \u00a0R-City, Phoenix Market City, and Atria are the places to go ice-skating in the city.<\/p>\n With Mumbai’s ever growing skyline on one side, the stunning Bandra-Worli sea link on the other side, and the sea infinitely stretching in front of you, Castella de Aguada or Bandra Fort as it is commonly known as, is a romantic place to have a date at.<\/p>\n Rent cycles and explore the majesty of this National Park with your date for a truly off-beat date experience. \u00a0The enchanting silence of the jungle can be a blissful escape from the commotion of city life. \u00a0Borivali National Park also offers boating. \u00a0If you are lucky, you could get a two-seater paddle boat to explore the lake.<\/p>\n This southern tip of Mumbai, reclaimed from the sea, has a beautiful promenade where you could lounge on one of the concrete benches facing the Arabian Sea or take your date for a stroll. \u00a0Sunset at Nariman Point is an alluring spectacle that should not be missed. \u00a0This area also has restaurants galore serving multifarious cuisines.<\/p>\n A calm and soothing place within the city for couples who wish to be in tune with nature, Powai Lake and the surrounding verdant hills prove to be ideal date places. \u00a0The township around the periphery of the lake has an amazing collection of restaurants, making it a couples’ haven.<\/p>\n While you are in the Powai locality, take a stroll inside Nirvana Park. \u00a0From the bamboo shed entrance to the oriental-style lanterns, Nirvana Park radiates a soothing vibe. \u00a0Enjoy a pleasant evening here with your date amidst sounds of birds chirping and water trickling.<\/p>\n Officially known as Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba Causeway is a commercial street offering everything from clothes to antique artifacts. \u00a0There are numerous \u00a0roadside eateries serving a variety of street food for you to hog on after all the walking, haggling, and shopping.<\/p>\n Nehru Center is an interactive science center located in Worli. \u00a0It has over 500 hands-on science exhibits that you and your date can spend hours exploring. \u00a0After that, you can head to the Nehru Planetarium for some indoor “star-gazing.”<\/p>\n Situated in Vile Parle, Juhu beach is one place you would definitely want to take your date to. The food stalls offer some of the best chaat\u00a0<\/em>preparations\u00a0you can get in Mumbai. \u00a0Plus, the occasional celebrity sighting may make for interesting conversation with someone you’re getting to know better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Editor’s note:<\/p>\n Heading to Pune for the weekend? Read:\u00a0Dating In Pune: Sites To Take In With A Special Someone<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"map\"](\"https:\/\/www.jodi365.com\/singledout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/map.jpg\")
<\/p>\nDate Idea #1. Marine Drive<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #2. Ice-skating<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #3. Bandra Fort at Sunset<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #4. Borivali National Park<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #5. Nariman Point<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #6. Powai Lake<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #7. Nirvana Park, Powai<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #8. Colaba Causeway<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #9. Nehru Science Center and Planetarium<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Date Idea #10. Juhu Beach<\/h2>\n
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