Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Mumbai? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Eilat or Mumbai?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, 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 dayEilat $140Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, 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 Eilat and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Eilat 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Mumbai $7.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mumbai HTL-APT (BOM): $27
- Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
- Private Transfer: Hotel to Mumbai Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $137
- Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $39
- Private Transfer From/To Mumbai Chhatrapati International Airport: $27
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
- Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Mumbai $26
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
- Mumbai Food Tour: $25
- Street Food Tour - Eat like a Local with sunset view: $26
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $27
- Guided Food Tour Through the Vibrant Markets of Old Bombay: $28
- Street Food Tour: $32
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Sun Set View: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Mumbai $2.66
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Full Day Petra Tour from Eilat: $289
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Petra 2-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Authentic Lunch: $290
- Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Eilat: $299
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Mumbai City Tour : $100
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $82
- "Best of Mumbai (Guided Full Day Sightseeing City Tour)": $127
- "Highlights of Mumbai Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour: $74
- "Religions of Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour): $80
- 2-Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Mumbai by Round Trip Flights: $231
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $25
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours of Pottery Making Experience in a Studio in Mumbai: $70
- 5 Hours Private Tour in Mumbai City: $74
- 7-Hour Mumbai Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum Tour + Local Train Ride: $71
- Agra Taj Tour from Mumbai: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Mumbai $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: $39
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- Mumbai Pub Crawl: History, Iconic Bars, Cocktail Workshop, Stories and Drinks : $90
- Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
- Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $128
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour at Sula Vineyards from Mumbai: $152
- Wine Tasting Tour Sula Vineyards Nashik - (Day excursion from Mumbai): $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Mumbai, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat 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 Eilat Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat 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 Eilat or Mumbai?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Eilat or Mumbai in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Eilat usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat is a little warmer than Mumbai. Typically, the summer temperatures in Eilat in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Mumbai averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Mumbai. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Eilat usually gets less rain in October than Mumbai. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 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 Eilat this time of the year. In the autumn, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.
In October, Eilat is generally cooler than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 26°C (79°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Mumbai in the Winter?
Both Mumbai and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Eilat usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during winter. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.
Eilat is much colder than Mumbai in the winter. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Eilat during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Eilat usually gets less rain in April than Mumbai. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the spring, Eilat often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Eilat is cooler than Mumbai. Typically, the spring temperatures in Eilat in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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