Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Athens or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Mumbai. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Mumbai?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Mumbai
Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
-
Athens Prices
Greece PricesMumbai Prices
India Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Mumbai €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is €65. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Athens and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Mumbai €25
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Mumbai €50
Compare Hotels in Athens and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Mumbai? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Athens Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Mumbai €5.54
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
-
Airport Bus for Two€6.40
-
Metro€1.50
-
Metro€2.00
-
Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
-
Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to/from Volos: $575
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $296
- Private Transfer through Athens Attractions at Night: $295
- Private Return Transfer to Cape Sounio: $295
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport to Epidaurus: $295
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport to Nafplio: $295
- Athens city Tour (4hrs) combined with Marine of Alimos transfers: $283
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport (ATH) to Nafplio Cruise Port: $276
- VIP Ferry Ticket From Piraeus Port To Santorini & Private Transfer Included: $270
- Athens Airport Transfer From/To Nafplio: $259
- ATHENS HOTEL transfer to/from Piraeus Cruise Port (up to 14 pax): $259
- Athens Airport Transfer Service: $256
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $111
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $100
- Mumbai Private Bollywood Studio Tour with Transfer: $94
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $75
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $65
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $65
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Athens change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
-
Food Meals for one dayAthens €64Mumbai €33
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
-
Ice cream€3.00
-
Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $65
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $70
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $77
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $77
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $80
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $80
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $82
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $83
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $83
- Quick Greek Street Food Cooking Class in Athens: $88
- Greek Cooking Class near Poseidon’s Temple in Sounio with Antonia: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Market Walk: $17
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Flavors of Mumbai Food Tour: $38
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mumbai Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
- Private Authentic Bengali Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mumbai: $52
- Private Local Market Tour and Local Street Food Tour in Mumbai: $53
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Mumbai €2.01
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $256
- "Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more.": $176
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $168
- "Olive Oil Tasting Experience & Tour in Corinth": $200
- 2 Day Meteora Monasteries Tour with Sunset Off Road Buggy: $206
- 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $295
- 2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private): $171
- 2 days Spanish guided tour in Delphi and Meteora: $295
- 2-Day Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens with Hotel & Guided Tour: $271
- 2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens: $271
- 3 Hour Private Scuba Diving Experience: $151
- 3 Island Cruise from Athens Unlimited Food Wine and Scenic Views: $206
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- " Dash Of Mumbai " Sightseeing & Experiences-by Goi Licensed Guide Ragini Doshi: $285
- "Mumbai - Dharavi Slum Tour": $8.59
- "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $43
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $21
- 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour: $34
- 3-Day Mumbai to Nashik, Ajanta and Ellora Tour with Car and Guide: $149
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $223
- All in one Combo of City ,Slum,Dhobighat & Dabbawala tour: $77
- All-Inclusive Mumbai to Alibaug Coastal Villages RoPax Ferry Tour: $299
- All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Mumbai Sights & Local Experiences: $163
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Mumbai €2.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $12
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $24
- Thursday & Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Athens: $25
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $47
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $58
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $58
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $59
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $34
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Mumbai, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Mumbai is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Mumbai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mumbai and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Mumbai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Mumbai, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Athens or Mumbai?
Athens has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mumbai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Athens or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Athens in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Athens is around the same temperature as Mumbai. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Mumbai averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Athens or Mumbai in the Autumn?
Both Mumbai and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
In October, Athens is generally cooler than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in October than Mumbai. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Athens or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Mumbai. The winter months attract visitors to Athens because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Athens is much colder than Mumbai in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. Athens usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Athens usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Athens or Mumbai in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Mumbai. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Athens this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
In the spring, Athens is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Athens
| Athens | Mumbai | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.