A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mumbai vs. Copan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mumbai or Copan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Copan, 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 Copan?

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.

Copan

If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.

Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, Copan or Mumbai?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Copan is $99. 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 Copan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mumbai $32
    Copan $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mumbai $64
    Copan $42
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Copan

Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Copan? 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.

Hotels in Mumbai


Hotels in Copan


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mumbai $7.37
    Copan $73

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Guided Tour in Kanheri Cave with Transfers: $35
  • Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $66
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $66
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $102
  • Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
  • Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
  • Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
  • Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
  • Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
  • Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $114
  • Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
  • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38

Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Copan?

Prices for flights to both Copan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mumbai $42
    Copan $34

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mumbai $2.52
    Copan $24

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
  • Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
  • Dharavi Slum Walking Tour: Daily Life in Asia's Largest Slum: $5.77
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
  • Dharavi Slum Tour - See the real Slum with a Local Guide: $7.33
  • Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local : $8.37
  • "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
  • Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum: $9.82
  • Exploring Dharavi: Mumbai's Walking Slum Tour: $9.82
  • Mumbai Slum Tour –Visit Dharavi with Local Guide : $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mumbai $3.50
    Copan $6.77

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Copan, we can see that Copan 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 Copan is in Central 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 Copan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copan 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 Copan Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Copan?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 2000 times larger than the population of Copan. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Copan, 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.