Which place is cheaper, Hue or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Hue?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Hue, 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 Hue?
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.
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $69Hue $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Hue is $48. 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 Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Hue? 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 Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.77Hue $12
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Hue city day trip with Guide, lunch &transfer from Chan May Port : $169
- Golden Bridge Trip with Guide, Lunch &transfer from Chan May Port: $165
- Da Nang: Private Car Transfer to Hue Via My Son Sanctuary: $139
- Private Transfer from Hue (HUI) Airport to Dong Hoi: $135
- Private Transfer From Hue To Phong Nha: $135
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass &Sightseeing Private: $135
- Private Transfer To Hue Via My Son Sanctuary :Hoi An/Da Nang: $131
- Hue & Hoi An Transfer: Private Car Sightseeing Trip: $131
- Private Car Transfer to Hue Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $131
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- From Bach Ma National Park Private Car Transfer: $121
- Private Transfer: Hoi An City Center - Hue City Center: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue 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 $26Hue $15
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
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Home Cooking Class in Hue City : $35
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Best Hue Street Food Tour: $35
- Exploring Hue Food Tour with Local Guide : $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Hue $11
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Hue - Bach Ma National Park Group Tour : $300
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Hue City: Full-Day Guided Tour - Imperial City - All Inclusive: $59
- Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda: $57
- 1-day Hue full day city tour: $39
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,731
- 2 Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An by Mister T Easy Rider: $160
- 2,5 hours walking tour inside Hue Imperial city: $35
- 2-Day Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Adventure from Hue: $250
- 2-Day Sa Pa Adventure with Trekking and Ethnic Homestay: $88
- 2.5 hours Hue Walking Tour with Tour Guide: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Hue $5.79
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$1.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Hue, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Hue?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Hue, 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 Hue?
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 Hue in the Summer?
Both Hue 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 Hue year-round.
March to August is the dry season in Hue. September to December is the rainy season in Hue. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Hue. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Hue, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Hue. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun.
In July, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Hue in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Hue receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Hue. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mumbai is a little warmer than Hue in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Hue in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Hue. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Hue. Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Hue. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue 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 Hue. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Mumbai is a little warmer than Hue. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Hue averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Hue in the Spring?
Both Hue 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 Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Hue. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Hue. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Hue during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue 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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