Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Da Nang, 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 Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
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 Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $69Da Nang $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.77Da Nang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
- Mumbai Private Car: Airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
- Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport Transfers: $24
- Private Transfer to/from Mumbai Airport: $24
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mumbai HTL-APT (BOM): $27
- Private Transfer From/To Mumbai Chhatrapati International Airport: $27
- Affordable transfer from Mumbai Airport to Pune: $28
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $28
- Private Hotel Transfers to/from Mumbai Airport: $30
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $34
- Private Hotel Transfers to/from Airport: $36
- Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Charter Limousine DCar RoundTrip Transfer Da Nang Hoi An Hue : $219
- Private Transfer from Da Nang (DAD) Airport to Dong Hoi: $187
- Da Nang to Quy Nhon Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $164
- Da Nang or Hoi An Golf Courses Transfer by Limousine VIP 9: $158
- Da Nang Airport To Hue Private Transfer: $126
- Golden Bridge with guide, lunch, ticket & transfer From Da Nang: $120
- Da Nang to Phong Nha Private Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $115
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & My Son Holyland : $113
- Private Transfer from Da Nang (DAD) Airport to Quang Ngai: $113
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass -Sightseeing Private: $110
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge and Marble Mountain: $108
- Hue: Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Private Car- English Driver: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $26Da Nang $16
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Da Nang $13
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
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge & My Son Sanctuary : Private Tour: $154
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Full Day Hue City Tour from Danang : $55
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hill-Early start to Avoid Crowds-PrivateTour: $138
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour from Hoi An or Da Nang city: $82
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE EXPERIENCE LIFE TOUR to Understand about Hoi An Life: $75
- HUE CITY 1 DAY GUIDED TOURS from DA NANG CITY : $60
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Lantern Making Class & Basket Boat Ride to Coconut Jungle: $85
- HoiAn Walking Tour with RiverBoat-Night Market-Colourful Lantern: $77
- INSTAGRAM Tour - Da Nang & Hoi An city Private Tour ( 11 Hours): $140
- Marble Mountains & Basket Boat Ride - Morning or Afternoon Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Da Nang $9.39
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Son Tra Private Tour Rice Wine Distillery & Fishing Sauce Filtery: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Da Nang, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Da Nang?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Da Nang, 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 Da Nang?
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 Da Nang in the Summer?
Both Da Nang and Mumbai during the summer 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 Da Nang year-round.
January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Da Nang. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Da Nang. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Da Nang averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Da Nang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Da Nang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Da Nang. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Da Nang. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun.
Mumbai is a little warmer than Da Nang in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Da Nang in the Spring?
Both Da Nang and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Da Nang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Da Nang averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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