Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $75Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $75, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $29Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $58Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.37Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Mumbai Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $19
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $64
- Transfer Mumbai Airport Hotel/Navi Mumbai: $19
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $40
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai: $57
- Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Private Arrival Departure Airport Transfers Mumbai: $53
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36
- Private Transfer to/from Mumbai Airport: $28
- Private Shore Excursion with Guide & Transfers: $215
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers to Cuenca City from Guayaquil: $260
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $224
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil city hotels: $224
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $224
- Private Transfer from Manta Cruise Port to Guayaquil Airport(GYE): $224
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Guayaquil Departure Transfer: $34
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $38Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Bollywood Studio Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $11
- Private Evening City & Street Food Tour with AC Car: $11
- Best Steet Food Tour & Marekt with Train Ride Tour: $14
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with Vegetarian food tour: $14
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $14
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai with a Local Family: $16
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights: $23
- Private Dharavi Walking Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $25
- Safe Food Tour in Mumbai for 2 hours: $27
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guayaquil Historical Tour Ecuadorian Cooking and Cacao Experience: $97
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Stopover tour in Guayaquil with cooking class and accommodation: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.31Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- "Mumbai - Dharavi Slum Tour": $8.53
- "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $43
- 2 Days Delhi, Agra Tour from Mumbai by Flight: $299
- 2 Days Mumbai City tour with Elephanta Caves: $90
- 2 Days Mumbai Tour with Car and Hotel: $285
- 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both side Commercial Flights: $270
- 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both Side Commercial Flights: $266
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $21
- 2Days Mumbai Sightseeing Tours with Dharavi, Elephanta Caves: $62
- 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip: $280
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $245
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $189
- Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil: $231
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
- Full-Day Nature and Adventure Private Tour from Guayaquil: $249
- Guayaquil City Tour (3.5 Hours): Las Peñas & Iguana Park: $131
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.20Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil is in South 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Guayaquil?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Guayaquil. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Mumbai or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Guayaquil. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Guayaquil. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Mumbai usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Guayaquil. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Mumbai is a little warmer than Guayaquil in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Mumbai is cooler than Guayaquil. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Guayaquil. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.