Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem or Mumbai?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Religious Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to 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 dayJerusalem $165Mumbai $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $165, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $77. 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 Jerusalem and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $81Mumbai $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $162Mumbai $60
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.46Mumbai $6.51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.99
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $285
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Beit She’an Border: $210
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $130
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (Arrival/Departure) Intercity Transfers: $100
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $86
- Private Transfer From Amman or Dead Sea To Petra and Wadi Rum: $85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to Hotel with a Private Transport: $18
- Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
- Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $21
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $24
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $37
- Mumbai to Mumbai Airport (BOM) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $69Mumbai $39
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.38
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Watermelon$5.07
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.38
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $230
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $237
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
- Lights, Flavour, Action- A Story-Driven Food Tour: $31
- Mumbai's Curry Cooking Class: Veg, Non-Veg: $33
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Flavors of Mumbai Food Tour: $38
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Mumbai Authentic Street Food Tour: $42
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $11Mumbai $2.36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$43
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 1-Day : Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour. : $993
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $68
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Jerusalem: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Tour from Jerusalem: $109
- Christian Private tour in Jerusalem: $250
- Classic Jerusalem Old City - Self Guiding Tour: $13
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $3.82
- Mumbai Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $3.82
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.34
- Private Mumbai City Tour with Dharavi Slum (Famous Movie Location: $4.35
- 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
- Audio Guided Tour – Mumbai Cricket Walk by HopOn India: $5.34
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local: $6.35
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Untold Stories with Local Guide: $6.52
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Mumbai $3.27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Mumbai, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem or Mumbai?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Mumbai in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Mumbai. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Mumbai. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem is cooler than Mumbai in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Mumbai in the Autumn?
Both Mumbai and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Mumbai in the Winter?
Both Mumbai and Jerusalem during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 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. In the winter, Jerusalem often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
In January, Jerusalem is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Mumbai in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
Jerusalem is much colder than Mumbai in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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