Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Hanoi, 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 Hanoi?
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.
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
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 $69Hanoi $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $49. 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 Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Hanoi? 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 Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.77Hanoi $6.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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: $43
- 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 - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport : $64
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Mumbai City Tour With Laundry And Hotel Transfers (South Mumbai): $46
- Mumbai Private Car: Airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.20
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.20
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.40
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Short Taxi Ride$1.36
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Halong Bay: 3-Day 2-Night 4-Star Cruise with Transfer: $450
- Private Transfer to/from Sapa: $352
- Transfer to Sapa Private car: $300
- Luxury Halong Bay Cruise 2 Days-1 Night with 5 Star included transfer & pick up: $290
- 3-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Round-trip Transfer From Hanoi: $285
- 3-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise & Transfer: $280
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Vinh City: $258
- Overnight Halong Bay Cruise Including Transfer Service and Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Activities: $250
- Peony Cruise 5* Lan Hạ Bay 2 days 1 night with 2 ways transfer: $229
- Hanoi - Sapa One Way Private Transfer: $210
- 2-Day Ninh Binh & Halong Bay With Transfer: $210
- Halong Bay Seaplane Tour with Transfer from Hanoi by expressway: $205
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi 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 $26Hanoi $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 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
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $23
- 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 Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$12
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.39
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Bowl of Pho$0.80
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.13
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Hanoi Street Food Tour Visit Train Street Add Old Quarter: $19
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Ngon ngon & Authentic Hanoi Food Tour: $23
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $24
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $24
- Walking Street Food Tour Small Group with Local Guide: $24
- Guided Half-Day Hanoi Street Food Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Hanoi $8.51
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
- Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $5.40
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- Dharavi Slum Tour with Local guide: $6.00
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Malabar District, Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Mumbai Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.72
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $6.72
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.63
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.99
- Inside Dharavi: Unveiling Mumbai's Slum Culture Tour: $9.11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.60
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.60
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National History Museum$1.60
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.80
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Luxury Arcady Cruise Tour from Hanoi by Express Limousine: $75
- 2 Day Golden Bay Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $220
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
- 4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour from Hanoi by Sleeper Bus: $235
- 4 Hours and 30 Minutes Historical Hanoi Army Jeep Tour: $58
- 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
- Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $65
- From Halong Bay by Scenic Seaplane and Luxury Day Cruise: $230
- Full Day Tour in Hanoi City: $35
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch: $41
- Ha Noi Private city tour and water puppet private tour: $59
- Ha Noi private city tour full day and cyclo: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Hanoi $7.70
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 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 Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Beer and Brewery Tour: $48
- Half-Day Guided Tour Australian Beef with Wine Tasting & Rickshaw in Hanoi: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Hanoi, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Hanoi?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Hanoi, 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 Hanoi?
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 Hanoi in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Hanoi. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Hanoi. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Hanoi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Hanoi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Hanoi 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Hanoi in the Autumn?
Both Hanoi 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 Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hanoi is November to April. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Hanoi 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Hanoi in the Winter?
Both Hanoi 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 Hanoi year-round.
Mumbai usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Hanoi. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Mumbai is a little warmer than Hanoi in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Hanoi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Hanoi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Hanoi in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Hanoi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Mumbai is a little warmer than Hanoi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Hanoi averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Hanoi 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Hanoi and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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