Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa 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 Haifa 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: Haifa or Mumbai?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural 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 dayHaifa $123Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, 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 Haifa and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Mumbai $7.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
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 Haifa or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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.Haifa $5.68Mumbai $2.66
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
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 dayHaifa $13Mumbai $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 Haifa and Mumbai, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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 Haifa 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 Haifa or Mumbai in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa 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, Haifa usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Mumbai. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Mumbai. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Mumbai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Mumbai in the Winter?
Both Mumbai and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Haifa is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Haifa during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Haifa usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.
Haifa is much colder than Mumbai in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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