Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Mumbai?
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Should you visit Mumbai or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?
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.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $69Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $76. 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 Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Bangkok? 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 Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.77Bangkok $5.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable transfer from Mumbai Airport to Pune: $28
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $60
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $93
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $60
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
- Dharavi Tour Including Car Transfer: $42
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai & Beyond transfer & travel in a Insured vehicle: Goa-Rajasthan-Gujrat etc: $53
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Don Mueang Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Koh Chang: $297
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): Transfer to Pattaya: $288
- Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK): Transfer to Pattaya hotels: $288
- Private Transfer from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with 2h of Sightseeing: $261
- Don Mueang Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Koh Chang: $241
- From Damnoen and Maeklong Markets Private Transfer: $219
- Private Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Trat: $216
- Bangkok Hotel Transfer: to/from Koh Chang Hotel Transfer: $214
- Private Transfer from Ayutthaya to Hua Hin: $213
- From Pattaya Private Day Trip with Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Don Muang Airport to Koh Chang Hotel: $199
- Bangkok transfer: From/ To Laem Sok Pier: $187
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok 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 $26Bangkok $18
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
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $24
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Bangkok $16
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- 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
- Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $5.40
- Dharavi Slum Tour with Local guide: $6.00
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Malabar District, Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $6.67
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.63
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.99
- Inside Dharavi: Unveiling Mumbai's Slum Culture Tour: $9.11
- Dharavi Slum Experience with Local Resident English Guide: $9.50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $50
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $59
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $17
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $113
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Bangkok $5.97
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
When comparing the travel costs between Mumbai and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Bangkok?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?
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 Mumbai or Bangkok in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Bangkok. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bangkok. Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Bangkok. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Bangkok in the Autumn?
Both Bangkok and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Bangkok in the Winter?
Both Bangkok and Mumbai during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. Mumbai usually gets more rain in January than Bangkok. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the winter, Mumbai often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun.
In January, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Bangkok in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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