Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Mumbai, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Mumbai?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $69. 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 Delhi and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Delhi Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Mumbai $7.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Delhi to Jaipur transfer via Bharatpur and Ranthambore park visit: $300
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $229
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch: $224
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- 3-days Jaipur,Delhi Tour by Fast Train includes,Train tickets,Hotel & Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi: $190
- Evening Delhi city tour with pickup transfer: $183
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $169
- Private Transfer New Delhi To Shimla : $150
- Private Transfers Delhi To Ajmer Drop: $148
- Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $135
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $60
- Dharavi Slum Tour including Hotel Transfers with Options: $7.21
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $43
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $42
- Elephanta Caves Guided Tour with Transfers all inclusive: $48
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Mumbai & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: Goa-Rajasthan-Gujrat etc: $53
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport : $64
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Mumbai Airport(BOM)to Mumbai Downtown-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Delhi 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
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Food Meals for one dayDelhi $12Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $30
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Evening Food Tour: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market: $45
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
- Hidden Gems and Street Food Tour: $15
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with food tour: $17
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $22
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $23
- Mumbai Food Tour: $25
- Guided Food Tour Through the Vibrant Markets of Old Bombay: $26
- Street Food Tour - Eat like a Local with sunset view: $29
- Street Food Tour: $32
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Mumbai $2.66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra Jaipur 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $40
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi All Inclusive Half day City Tour With Guide: $30
- Same Day Sunrise Taj Mahal Experience By Car : $75
- Explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort - Private day tour from Delhi - All Inclusive: $98
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Gatimaan Express train Delhi to Agra Same Day Tour: $222
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
- Jaipur Overnight Tour from New Delhi : $227
- Private City Tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi: $43
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
- Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
- Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $5.38
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- Dharavi Slum Tour with Local: $5.68
- Slum Tour: Inside Dharavi's Vibrant Community: $5.97
- Malabar District, Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Mumbai Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.73
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $6.73
- Dharavi Slum Experience with Local Resident English Guide: $7.75
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Mumbai $3.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $38
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
- Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $128
- Wine Tasting Tour Sula Vineyards Nashik - (Day excursion from Mumbai): $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Mumbai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mumbai than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Delhi. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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 Delhi or Mumbai?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Delhi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Delhi is cooler than Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Mumbai. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Delhi usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Delhi is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Delhi usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Delhi
| Delhi | Mumbai | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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