Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Jaipur?
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 Jaipur 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 Jaipur 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: Jaipur or Mumbai?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New Delhi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $20Mumbai $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $20, 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 Jaipur and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $10Mumbai $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $20Mumbai $58
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur 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: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.26Mumbai $6.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Two Night Safari Experience Ranthambore National Park &Transfers: $265
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Amber Fort, City Palace Including Transfers: $260
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $250
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $247
- 1 Day: Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra: $227
- Delhi Airport (DEL) to Shimla Resorts-Arrival Transfer: $224
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri with lunch: $214
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $211
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $204
- Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $187
- Leopard Wildlife Safari at Amagarh Park Including Transfers: $180
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $177
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 3Day City Tour with Hotel & Airport Transfer: $377
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Private Shore Excursion with Guide & Transfers: $215
- From Sondai Fort Guided Trek with Meals & Transfers: $179
- From Prabalgad Fort Trek with Meals and Transfers: $165
- Mumbai to Alibaug Private Speed Boat Transfer: $145
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Guide and Transfer: $120
- Mumbai Private Bollywood Studio Tour with Transfer: $117
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $108
- Private Bollywood Tour with Dance Show & Transfers: $104
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $97
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $73
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Jaipur 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 dayJaipur $7.55Mumbai $38
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.71
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Soda$0.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $14
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $17
- Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $19
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $21
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
- Pink City Cooking Class: $23
- Jaipur Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur: $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Bollywood Studio Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $11
- Private Evening City & Street Food Tour with AC Car: $11
- Best Steet Food Tour & Marekt with Train Ride Tour: $14
- Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with Vegetarian food tour: $14
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $14
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai with a Local Family: $16
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights: $23
- Private Dharavi Walking Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $25
- Safe Food Tour in Mumbai for 2 hours: $27
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.31Mumbai $2.31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.04
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- 06 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore Tiger Safari: $415
- 1 Day: Jhalana Leopard Safari+Abhaneri Step Well Tour From Jaipur: $272
- 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $148
- 2 - Days Mandawa Guided Tour From Jaipur With Bikaner Drop: $136
- 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $191
- 2 Day Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Delhi From Jaipur: $189
- 2 Day Heritage Pink City Jaipur Highlight & Sightseeing Tour: $170
- 2 Day Jaipur Private Tour + Entry Tickets: $99
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for Authentic Experiences: $30
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour for First-Time Visitors: $26
- 2 Day Jaipur Tour with Car and Guide: $48
- 2 Days : Guided Agra Tour From Jaipur With Drop at New Delhi: $225
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- " Dash Of Mumbai " Sightseeing & Experiences-by Goi Licensed Guide Ragini Doshi: $281
- "Mumbai - Dharavi Slum Tour": $8.47
- "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $42
- 2 Days Delhi, Agra Tour from Mumbai by Flight: $299
- 2 Days Mumbai City tour with Elephanta Caves: $90
- 2 Days Mumbai Tour with Car and Hotel: $285
- 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both side Commercial Flights: $270
- 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both Side Commercial Flights: $254
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $21
- 2Days Mumbai Sightseeing Tours with Dharavi, Elephanta Caves: $62
- 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.48Mumbai $3.20
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $34
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Mumbai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mumbai than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jaipur or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur 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.