Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta 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: Koh Lanta or Mumbai?
Koh Lanta
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
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 Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best Sightseeing 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 dayKoh Lanta $62Mumbai $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lanta is $62, 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 Koh Lanta and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lanta $27Mumbai $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lanta $54Mumbai $60
Compare Hotels in Koh Lanta and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lanta 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: Koh Lanta Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lanta $6.31Mumbai $6.51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
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Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lanta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
- Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Private Transfer with Hotel Pickup: $125
- Koh Lanta Private Transfers to or from Krabi Airport (KBV): $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $64
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $110
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $99
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $99
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $39
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
- Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lanta or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Koh Lanta 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 dayKoh Lanta $21Mumbai $39
Typical Food Prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
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Casual Breakfast$4.86
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Casual Lunch$8.21
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Casual Dinner$14
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Fancy Dinner (for Two)$52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Lanta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
- Cooking Experience at Lanta Thai Cookery School From Koh Lanta: $49
- Thai Cooking and Market Tour in Koh Lanta: $51
- Sukho Cuisine Thai Cooking School From Koh Lanta: $58
- Cooking Class and Market Tour at Lanta Thai Cookery School on Koh Lanta: $60
- Thai Cooking in a Teak House on Koh Lanta: $61
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.Koh Lanta $34Mumbai $2.36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Lanta
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Emerald Cave Tour$21
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Yoga Session (1 Hour)$11
Tours and Activities in Koh Lanta
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Island Tour to Emerald Cave by Longtail Boat from Koh Lanta: $31
- Full Day Sea Cave and Mangrove Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $58
- Full Day Snorkeling Tour to Koh Rok and Koh Haa from Koh Lanta: $56
- Half Day Mangrove Kayaking Adventure Tour From Koh Lanta: $44
- Half Day Mangrove and Lanta Old Town Tour: $31
- Half-Day Thung Yee Peng Mangrove Kayaking Adventure: $31
- 4 Islands Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling: $48
- Koh Rok and Koh Haa Snorkeling Tour with Beachside Lunch: $54
- Lanta 4 Islands + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour: $36
- Lanta 4 Islands + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat: $50
- Lanta 4 Islands tour (Longtail boat): $30
- Lanta Mangrove Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking at Koh Talabeng: $34
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 dayKoh Lanta $4.23Mumbai $3.27
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 Koh Lanta and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lanta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Lanta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Lanta Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Koh Lanta or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 2080 times larger than the population of Koh Lanta. When comparing the sizes of Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Koh Lanta during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lanta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
June to September is the rainy season in Koh Lanta. Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Koh Lanta gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Koh Lanta. In the summer, Koh Lanta often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Koh Lanta gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
In July, Koh Lanta is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Koh Lanta average around 27°C (81°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lanta 27°C (81°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Koh Lanta or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lanta and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lanta year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Koh Lanta usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Koh Lanta gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. Koh Lanta usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during autumn. Koh Lanta gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Koh Lanta is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koh Lanta averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lanta 27°C (81°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Koh Lanta or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Koh Lanta as well as Mumbai. Koh Lanta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Also, January to April in Koh Lanta is the dry season. Koh Lanta usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Koh Lanta gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 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 Koh Lanta this time of the year. In the winter, Koh Lanta often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Koh Lanta gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Koh Lanta is a little warmer than Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koh Lanta in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lanta 27°C (80°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Koh Lanta or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Koh Lanta are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lanta throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Lanta is January to April. The rainy season in Koh Lanta is June to September. It's quite rainy in Koh Lanta. In April, Koh Lanta usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Koh Lanta gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during spring. Koh Lanta gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Koh Lanta is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Koh Lanta average around 29°C (85°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lanta 29°C (85°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Koh Lanta
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.