Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir 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 Izmir 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: Izmir or Mumbai?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
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 G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, 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 dayIzmir $105Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, 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 Izmir and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Izmir 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Mumbai $7.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bodrum: $296
- Private Transfer From Izmir Airport to Pamukkale : $295
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Bozbuk Bay (Akbuk) Hotels: $214
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bergama: $186
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $178
- Private Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Didim: $168
- Izmir International Airport (ADB): Private Transfer to Çeşme: $168
- Izmir International Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $160
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $154
- Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $148
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable transfer from Mumbai Airport to Pune: $28
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $60
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $93
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $60
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $42
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: Goa-Rajasthan-Gujrat etc: $53
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Mumbai $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.Izmir $21Mumbai $2.67
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,075
- Alaçatı And Çeşme Private Tour: $130
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $284
- Aphrodisias Tour from Izmir: $126
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $273
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: $5.40
- Dharavi Slum Tour with Local guide: $6.00
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Malabar District, Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $6.63
- Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.63
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $6.67
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.64
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.99
- Dharavi Slum Experience with Local Resident English Guide: $9.50
- Inside Dharavi: Unveiling Mumbai's Slum Culture Tour: $9.59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.87Mumbai $3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $115
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
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 Izmir and Mumbai, we can see that Izmir is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Izmir 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 Izmir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Izmir 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 Izmir Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Izmir. When comparing the sizes of Izmir 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 Izmir or Mumbai?
Izmir 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 Izmir or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Izmir is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the summer. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Mumbai. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Izmir is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Izmir in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Mumbai. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
In January, Izmir is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 9°C (48°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Izmir is much colder than Mumbai in the spring. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Izmir
| Izmir | Mumbai | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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