Which place is cheaper, Auckland or Mumbai?
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 Mumbai or Auckland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Auckland, 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: Mumbai or Auckland?
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.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Auckland $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Mumbai and Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Auckland $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Auckland? 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: Mumbai Hotel Prices and Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Auckland $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $69
- Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
- Private Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer from Mumbai to your Accommodation in Pune: $24
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Int Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Port: $162
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $62
- Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $25
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $39
- Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Hobbiton Private Transfers with Group Tour: $516
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Thames: $201
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $188
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $180
- Private Airport Transfers and Tours: $168
- Private Luxury Transfer To/Fr City in Mercedes Van: $162
- Private One-Way Transfer: Auckland Airport to Hamilton/Rotorua: $162
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $152
- Auckland Airport Transfers: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Car: $152
- Auckland's Point to Point Transfers : $150
- Auckland Cruise/Wharf & Airport Transfers : $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland and Mumbai 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 dayMumbai $42Auckland $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $29
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $31
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $42
- Daily Mumbai Street Food Tour : $52
- Private Mumbai Market Tour and Cooking Class With an Expert: $52
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $53
- Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $64
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Auckland $27
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Dharavi Authentic Slum Tour: $120
- Kanheri Caves Heritage Tour: $45
- Mumbai by Night Guided Tour : $50
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $41
- "Private Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $46
- "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
- "Private Mumbai Kanheri Caves Tour : A Buddhist Settlement": $46
- 3 Day Private Tour in Aurangabad: $290
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour : $46
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $226
- 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $116
- All In One Combo Tour of Mumbai City, Dabbawalas, Dhobhi Ghat, Slums & Bollywood: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour : $96
- Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR : $270
- Hobbiton Lord Of Rings Movie Set tour Private Driver : $198
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $249
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 4 hours Auckland Friday Night Tour : $78
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $174
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- AUCKLAND CITY Full Day Tour with War Memorial Museum and Mt Eden: $155
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $117
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Auckland $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $37
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Auckland, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mumbai is in Asia and Auckland is in Pacific, 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Mumbai Expensive? and Is Auckland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Auckland?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Auckland, 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 Mumbai or Auckland?
Auckland has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mumbai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mumbai or Auckland in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Auckland. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Auckland because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mumbai is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Auckland averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Auckland this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Auckland during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 240 hours of full sun in the summer.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Aucklandin January. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMumbai 28°C (82°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Auckland in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Auckland. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In October, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Aucklandin April. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin April. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 162 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Aucklandin April. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Auckland in the Winter?
Both Auckland and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Mumbai is much warmer than Auckland in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Auckland during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 141 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Auckland. In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Aucklandin July. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyMumbai 24°C (75°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Auckland in the Spring?
Both Auckland and Mumbai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Auckland in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Auckland. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Auckland averages at about 14°C (58°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin October. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 192 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Aucklandin October. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 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.