Which place is cheaper, Koh Chang or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Koh Chang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Koh Chang, 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 Koh Chang?
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.
Koh Chang
Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.
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 Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $69Koh Chang $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Koh Chang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Koh Chang $48
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Koh Chang
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Koh Chang? 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 Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.77Koh Chang $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mumbai HTL-APT (BOM): $27
- Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
- Private Transfer: Hotel to Mumbai Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $137
- Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $39
- Private Transfer From/To Mumbai Chhatrapati International Airport: $27
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
- Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $216
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $209
- Private Transfer from Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport: $199
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $116
- Departure Private Airport Transfer : Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport: $116
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Koh Chang?
Prices for flights to both Koh Chang 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 $26Koh Chang $17
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Koh Chang $5.46
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Mumbai City Tour : $100
- 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-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
- 3 Hours of Pottery Making Experience in a Studio in Mumbai: $70
- 5 Hours Private Tour in Mumbai City: $74
- 7-Hour Mumbai Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum Tour + Local Train Ride: $71
- Agra Taj Tour from Mumbai: $220
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Day Adventure in Diving in Koh Chang: $281
- Bubblemaker, experience dive for kids from 8 to 10 years old (Koh Chang): $83
- Full-Day Koh Chang Tour with Lunch : $54
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $152
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Koh Chang $4.68
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Koh Chang, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Koh Chang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai or Koh Chang?
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 Koh Chang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Koh Chang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Koh Chang during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun in the summer.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Koh Chang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Koh Chang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Koh Chang. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. June to October in Koh Chang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. Mumbai usually gets less rain in October than Koh Chang. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 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 autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Koh Chang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Koh Chang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Koh Chang in the Winter?
Both Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Chang is November to February. In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Koh Chang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Chang during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Koh Chang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Koh Chang in the Spring?
Both Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang year-round.
June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Koh Chang. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Chang, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Koh Chang 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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.