A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mumbai vs. La Ceiba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mumbai or La Ceiba?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or La Ceiba, 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 La Ceiba?

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.

La Ceiba

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.

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 Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, La Ceiba or Mumbai?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in La Ceiba is $74. 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 La Ceiba in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mumbai $32
    La Ceiba $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mumbai $64
    La Ceiba $44
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and La Ceiba

Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or La Ceiba? 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.

Hotels in Mumbai


Hotels in La Ceiba


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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 La Ceiba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mumbai $7.37
    La Ceiba $30

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 Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai to your Accommodation in Pune: $24
  • Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $24
  • Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $25
  • Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
  • Private Guided Tour in Kanheri Cave with Transfers: $35
  • Private Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $35
  • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
  • One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $39
  • Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Ceiba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Ceiba:

  • Private Transfer from Goloson Airport (LCE) to Banana Coast Port: $180
  • Private Transfer from La Ceiba hotels to Banana Coast Cruise Port: $180
  • From Roatan: One Way Shared transfer to La Ceiba: $49
  • Ferry Transfer between La Ceiba and Roatán Island: $43
  • From Copan: One Way Shared Transfer to La Ceiba: $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or La Ceiba?

Prices for flights to both La Ceiba 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mumbai $42
    La Ceiba $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai

For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
  • Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
  • Mumbai Food Tour: $20
  • Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $29
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $31
  • Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour: $42
  • Daily Mumbai Street Food Tour : $52
  • Private Mumbai Market Tour and Cooking Class With an Expert: $52
  • Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $53
  • Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mumbai $2.52
    La Ceiba $21

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
  • Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
  • Dharavi Slum Walking Tour: Daily Life in Asia's Largest Slum: $5.77
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
  • Dharavi Slum Tour - See the real Slum with a Local Guide: $7.33
  • Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local : $8.37
  • "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
  • Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum: $9.82
  • Exploring Dharavi: Mumbai's Walking Slum Tour: $9.82
  • Mumbai Slum Tour –Visit Dharavi with Local Guide : $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mumbai $3.50
    La Ceiba $4.85

Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:

  • Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $37


When comparing the travel costs between Mumbai and La Ceiba, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Mumbai is in Asia and La Ceiba is in Central America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is La Ceiba Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mumbai or La Ceiba?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of La Ceiba. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and La Ceiba, 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.