Which place is cheaper, Kobe or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Kobe?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Kobe, 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 Kobe?
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.
Kobe
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $69Kobe $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Kobe is $103. 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 Kobe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Kobe $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Kobe $120
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Kobe
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Kobe? 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 Kobe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.77Kobe $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $204
- Mumbai full day private city tour with guide and transfer: $117
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
- Local Street Food Private Walking Tour with Transfer: $90
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kobe
Also for Kobe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $240
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $183
- Osaka Kansai Airport to/from Kobe City Private Transfer: $164
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $163
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Van: $163
- Arima-Onsen Resort to Osaka Kansai Airport KIX-Departure Transfer: $133
- Departure Private Transfers from Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Car: $132
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kobe City Private Transfer: $107
- Private departure transfer from Kobe City & Arima Onsen to Kansai Airport : $92
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kobe Airport to Kobe City: $63
- Arima Onsen Resorts to Osaka Airport (ITM) Departure Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Kobe?
Prices for flights to both Kobe 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 $26Kobe $30
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kobe
For Kobe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $207
- One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=: $272
- One day in Kobe with beef dinner =premium=: $297
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Kobe $23
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $82
- "Best of Mumbai (Guided Full Day Sightseeing City Tour)": $127
- "Highlights of Mumbai Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour: $74
- "Religions of Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour): $80
- 2 Hour Dharavi Slum Tour with Local Guide: $12
- 2-Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Mumbai by Round Trip Flights: $231
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $25
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 5 Hours Private Tour in Mumbai City: $74
- 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $123
- 7-Hour Mumbai Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum Tour + Local Train Ride: $71
- Agra Taj Tour from Mumbai: $220
Tours and Activities in Kobe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kobe.
- 1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting: $168
- 1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake: $134
- 4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef : $167
- A Tour to Learn all about the international port city, Kobe!: $153
- Cruise Stop-Over: Explore The City From Kobe Port: $238
- Exploring Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $136
- Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake: $149
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Kobe City: $94
- Himeji and Private Guided 1 Day Tour: $228
- KOBE Sake Walking Tour in Japan's Top Sake Breweries: $83
- KOBE Walking Tour [Customize Your Itinerary]: $282
- KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour : $97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Kobe $8.56
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 Kobe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:
- 3-hour KOBE Sake brewery & tasting walking tour with guide: $83
- Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $85
- Nada Sake Brewery District Private Walking Tour: $133
- 5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Kobe, we can see that Kobe is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Kobe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kobe 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 Kobe Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Kobe?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Kobe. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Kobe, 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 Kobe?
Kobe has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mumbai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Summer?
Both Kobe and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Kobe in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Kobe. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Kobe during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kobe. It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Kobe. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Kobe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Autumn?
Both Kobe and Mumbai during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Kobe for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Mumbai is much warmer than Kobe in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Kobe fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Kobe. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 159 hours of full sun.
Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mumbai usually gets less rain in October than Kobe. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Kobe 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Kobe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Kobe because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Mumbai is much warmer than Kobe. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Kobe averages at about 5°C (42°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Kobe during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Kobe. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Kobe 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Kobe. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Kobe this time of year.
In April, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Kobe. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kobe. Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Kobe. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Kobe 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kobe and Mumbai
| Mumbai | Kobe | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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