Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Mumbai can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Mumbai?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Mumbai $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $75. 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 Doha and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Mumbai $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Mumbai $58
Compare Hotels in Doha and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Mumbai $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Arabian Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert with Transfer: $135
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Private Airport Transfer: $99
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport(DOH) to Doha Cruise Port: $97
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Al Thakira Mangrove Kayaking Adventure With Transfer: $82
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Business Car: $81
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $81
- Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $62
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $96
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $62
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $96
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Mumbai $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $32
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $65
- Sunset Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & BBQ Camp Dinner: $110
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Qatar: Full day combo Tour Desert Safari with Dhow Cruise Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- Full-Day Desert Safari With Lunch or BBQ Dinner at Camp: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
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
- Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Mumbai Authentic Street Food Tour: $41
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Indian Chai and Pakora Cooking Class: $48
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Mumbai $2.32
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours Kayaking Adventure in Qatar Purple Island Mangroves: $125
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $45
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $117
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour Including National Museum Entrance: $110
- 8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark: $149
- Arabian Dhow Cruise in Doha with Sunset and Skyline Views: $37
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Private Mumbai City Tour + Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour: $4.28
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.29
- Mumbai Malabar Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
- Mumbai Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- 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
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
- Dharavi Slum Tour with a Local from Neighbourhood: $7.53
- Mumbai Slum Tour with Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Train Ride Tour: $7.59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Mumbai $3.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Mumbai, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.
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.