Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Jaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $19Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $19, 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 Jaipur and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $12Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $24Mumbai $68
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 $1.54Mumbai $7.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $285
- From 2 Day Ranthambore Tiger Safari with Transfers: $274
- Private Transfer - Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar: $255
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $245
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $242
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Amber Fort, City Palace Including Transfers: $228
- Same Day Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra Including Tickets: $227
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri: $201
- Leopard Wildlife Safari at Amagarh Park Including Transfers: $180
- One Way Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur With Optional Stop at Pushkar / Jodhpur: $173
- Guided Tour of Jodhpur from Jaipur with Transfer to Udaipur: $171
- 2-Day Jaipur City Tour visit Amber Fort, City Palace with Transfers: $164
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
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $204
- Mumbai full day private city tour with guide and transfer: $117
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $114
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $93
- 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
- Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Mumbai Downtown to Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) - Departure Private Transfer: $76
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 $4.75Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.58
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Soda$0.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.58
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $9.80
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
- Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class) : $16
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
- Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $22
- Taste of Jaipur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour with Local): $24
- 3-Hour Jaipur Vegetarain Rajasthani Food Private Cooking Class with Meal: $24
- History Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $25
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
- Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $23
- 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
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.81Mumbai $2.66
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$1.20
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- From Jaipur : Same Day Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour: $149
- From Ranthambore Tiger Safari Private Day Tour: $130
- Golden Triangle Tour To Delhi Agra And Jaipur 4 Days: $212
- Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
- Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
- Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $105
- "Discover Jaipur with Guide : A Private Day Tour": $25
- 02 Nights - 03 Days Jaipur-Agra Weekend Tours with hotel: $260
- 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour: $20
- 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $248
- 2 D Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri Step Well's Tour From Jaipur: $221
- 2 Day Golden Triangle India Tour (Delhi - Agra - Jaipur): $258
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 Hour Dharavi Slum Tour with Local Guide: $12
- 2-Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Mumbai by Round Trip Flights: $230
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $25
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour : $39
- 3 Hours of Pottery Making Experience in a Studio in Mumbai: $70
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $196
- 5 Hours Private Tour in Mumbai City: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.72Mumbai $3.69
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: $32
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $38
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $39
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $38
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
- Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $128
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.