Which place is cheaper, Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Cabo San Lucas, 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 Cabo San Lucas?
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.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
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 Mexico, and The Best Historical Tours in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $77Cabo San Lucas $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $77, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas is $169. 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 Cabo San Lucas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $30Cabo San Lucas $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $60Cabo San Lucas $122
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Cabo San Lucas
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Cabo San Lucas? 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 Cabo San Lucas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.51Cabo San Lucas $27
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Private Round Trip Transfer Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $300
- Transfer to Cabo San Lucas from Round Trip Airport: $284
- Private Round-trip Transfer from SJD Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $284
- Cabo San Lucas Port to San Jose Del Cabo hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $281
- Private Airport Transfers in Los Cabos: $267
- Private Airport Transfer to Los Cabos Hotels: $250
- Private Transfer to Cabo San Lucas from Cabo Airport: $220
- Los Cabos Luxury Private Tesla Transfer from Airport to Puerto Los Cabos Area: $220
- Private Escalade Airport Transfer in Los Cabos: $220
- Los Cabos Luxury Tesla Transfer from Airport to San José del Cabo Area: $214
- Private Or Shared Airport Transfers: $210
- Private Transfer from Cabo San Lucas Airport: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Cabo San Lucas?
Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas 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 $39Cabo San Lucas $84
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Mexican Cooking Class and Garden Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $75
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $80
- Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise: Fajitas, Lands End and Party: $84
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
- Cabo Pirate Adventure: Family Sunset Dinner & Show: $99
- Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave: $99
- Jumbo Shrimp Dinner in Your Private Villa or Condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $99
- Pirate Ship Sunset Dinner and Show in Los Cabos: $99
- Sunset E-bike Beach Ride with Mexican Dinner and Margaritas: $109
- San Jose del Cabo City Highlights with Tequila Tasting and Dinner: $110
- Mexican Beer and Seafood Tour in San Jose del Cabo: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.36Cabo San Lucas $41
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
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Exclusive Cabo San Lucas Trimaran Experience with Snorkeling": $180
- 2-Hour Camel Ride Beach and Desert Adventure Experience: $120
- 2-Hours Sunset Experience at Los Cabos with Jazz and Bar! from Los Cabos: $165
- 2x1 Tour: Cabo San Lucas Arch + Camels Ride + Pick up!: $55
- 4-Hour Snorkeling Tour in Cabo San Lucas and Corridor: $109
- 4x4 ATV Adventure with Tequila Tasting and Mexican Buffet Lunch: $75
- A Full-Day Baja Adventure: La Paz, Balandra Beach & Todos Santos: $130
- A taste of Los Cabos. A San Jose and Cabo San Lucas City Tour: $100
- ATV Adventure: $135
- ATV Beach and Dunes Adventure in Los Cabos with Tequila Tasting: $130
- ATV Desert Adventure Tour in Los Cabos: $55
- ATV Desert Adventure in Baja: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.27Cabo San Lucas $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
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl to the Best Bars and Clubs in Cabo: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Cabo San Lucas, we can see that Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas is in North America, 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 Cabo San Lucas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Cabo San Lucas?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 300 times larger than the population of Cabo San Lucas. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Cabo San Lucas, 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.
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.