Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Kanchanaburi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi 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: Kanchanaburi or Mumbai?
Kanchanaburi
If the hustle and bustle of the big city of Bangkok is just getting to you, there's an easy escape. Kanchanaburi, Thailand is a city located at the meeting of Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is ideal for backpackers looking to reflect and relax. With easily accessible waterfalls and national parks, you'll wonder why anyone ever leaves.
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 Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, 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 dayKanchanaburi $42Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Kanchanaburi is $42, 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 Kanchanaburi and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKanchanaburi $19Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKanchanaburi $38Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Kanchanaburi and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Kanchanaburi 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: Kanchanaburi Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kanchanaburi $12Mumbai $7.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kanchanaburi
Also for Kanchanaburi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $171
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $163
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Hotel in Kanchanaburi: $116
- Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok to/from Kanchanaburi: $103
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $98
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $90
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 Kanchanaburi or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Kanchanaburi 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 dayKanchanaburi $12Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch$4.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai Cooking Class: $34
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.Kanchanaburi $9.10Mumbai $2.66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kanchanaburi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kanchanaburi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Entry Park TreeHouse$5.46
Tours and Activities in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amazing Boat Trip River Kwai and Erawan Falls Full Day Tour: $116
- Bangkok Mystical Waterfall & River Kwai Tour: $241
- Bangkok and Beyond - A 6 Day Exciting Group Tour: $1,000
- Bangkok: 2-Day River Kwai & Erawan National Park Tour: $281
- Bangkok: Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai & Death Railway Tour: $95
- Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour: $149
- Cycling to visit Local Experience and Learn Culture with Local expert: $28
- Discovery Bike Tour: $16
- E-Scooter Tour in Kanchanaburi: $30
- Erawan Waterfall & Train Tour from Kanchanaburi – Full Day: $110
- Erawan Waterfalls & Phra That Cave Tour : from Bangkok: $111
- Full Day Kanchanaburi River Kwai Experience: $84
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 dayKanchanaburi $8.03Mumbai $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 Kanchanaburi and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Kanchanaburi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kanchanaburi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kanchanaburi Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kanchanaburi or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Kanchanaburi. When comparing the sizes of Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi or Mumbai in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kanchanaburi and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kanchanaburi year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, July to October is the rainy season in Kanchanaburi. Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Kanchanaburi usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Kanchanaburi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Kanchanaburi usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Kanchanaburi gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kanchanaburi is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 29°C (84°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKanchanaburi 29°C (84°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kanchanaburi as well as Mumbai. Kanchanaburi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Also, November to May in Kanchanaburi is the dry season. July to October in Kanchanaburi is the rainy season. Kanchanaburi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kanchanaburi usually gets more rain in October than Mumbai. Kanchanaburi gets 188 mm (7.4 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 Kanchanaburi this time of the year. In the autumn, Kanchanaburi often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Kanchanaburi gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.
Kanchanaburi is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kanchanaburi averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKanchanaburi 28°C (82°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Mumbai in the Winter?
Both Mumbai and Kanchanaburi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kanchanaburi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Kanchanaburi usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Kanchanaburi gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai during winter. Kanchanaburi gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Kanchanaburi is around the same temperature as Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kanchanaburi in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKanchanaburi 25°C (77°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Kanchanaburi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kanchanaburi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
November to May is the dry season in Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Kanchanaburi gets 77 mm (3 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 Kanchanaburi. In the spring, Kanchanaburi often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Kanchanaburi gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.
Kanchanaburi can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Kanchanaburi is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 32°C (89°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKanchanaburi 32°C (89°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Kanchanaburi
| Kanchanaburi | Mumbai | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (87°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 218 mm (8.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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