Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus 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: Ephesus or Mumbai?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Mumbai $7.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Transfer from/to Izmir Airport ADB to/from Didim Area: $186
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $174
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Milas Bodrum Airport (BJV) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $140
- Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels Private Transfer: $137
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
- Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
- Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai Airport(BOM)to Mumbai Downtown-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $137
- Mumbai full day private city tour with guide and transfer: $117
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $93
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
- Local Street Food Private Walking Tour with Transfer: $90
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Mumbai Downtown to Mumbai Airport(BOM) Departure Private Transfer: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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.Ephesus $59Mumbai $2.67
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $77
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $200
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Pergamum Tour from Izmir or Kusadasi: $274
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- ( Skip The Line - Max 10 Pax) Small Group Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers : $25
- -e Bike Tour Through Vineyards with Ephesus Visit: $120
- 2 Days Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour: $191
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)": $128
- "Highlights of Mumbai Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour: $74
- "Religions of Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour): $81
- 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 dayEphesus $15Mumbai $3.70
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $54
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $131
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Full-Day Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting from Kusadasi: $149
- Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi with Private Guide and Van: $218
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 Ephesus and Mumbai, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Mumbai?
Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Ephesus gets 378 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, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Mumbai in the Autumn?
Both Mumbai and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Ephesus is much colder than Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Mumbai. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Mumbai. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Ephesus is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.
Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Mumbai in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Mumbai. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
In April, Ephesus is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 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 Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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