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

Should you visit Mumbai or Nassau?

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

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

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.

Nassau

There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.

As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.

Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.

Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.


Which place is cheaper, Nassau 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 $76, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $227. 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 Nassau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mumbai $29
    Nassau $109
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mumbai $58
    Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Nassau

Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Nassau? 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 Nassau


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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 Nassau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mumbai $6.44
    Nassau $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
  • Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
  • Mumbai Airport Transfer to Hotel with a Private Transport: $20
  • Mumbai Airport Private Departure Transfers: $21
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai to your Accommodation in Pune: $22
  • Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $23
  • Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
  • Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $24
  • Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
  • Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
  • Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
  • One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $36

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $8.02
  • Taxi to Cable Beach
    $25
  • Taxi from Airport
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:

  • Nassau Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Paradise Island: $360
  • Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $335
  • Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $301
  • Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
  • Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included: $200
  • Airport Transfer: $190
  • Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Eastern District: $185
  • Custom Family and Small Group Transfers for Comfortable Journeys: $185
  • Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $179
  • Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $164
  • One-Way Private Airport to Hotel Transfer Service: $162
  • Round trip Airport Private Transfer (Nassau Limousine): $160

Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Nassau?

Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $38
    Nassau $91

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai

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

  • Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
  • Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
  • Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
  • Mumbai Food Tour: $20
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
  • Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
  • Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
  • Mumbai Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
  • Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
  • Private Authentic Bengali Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mumbai: $52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.

  • Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
  • Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $103
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
  • Dinner and Dancing: $130
  • Flavors of Nassau Food Tour: $135
  • All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
  • Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
  • NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mumbai $2.33
    Nassau $37

Tours and Activities in Mumbai

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.

  • Private Mumbai City Tour + Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour: $4.30
  • Mumbai Malabar Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
  • Mumbai Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
  • Mumbai Slum Tour –An insight of Dharavi Slum with Local Guide: $4.83
  • Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
  • 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
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
  • Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
  • Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local: $6.97
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
  • Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour With Local English Guide: $7.14

Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:


  • Jet Ski
    $50
  • 4 Hr Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Nassau

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:

  • 3 Islands Tour Swim with Pigs Turtles Snorkeling and Lunch: $175
  • 3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch: $175
  • 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
  • 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
  • 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island,: $175
  • ATV Guided Historical Site Tours Nassau: $175
  • ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $200
  • Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $100
  • Atv Guided Tours Nassau Bahamas: $250
  • Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
  • Bahamas Adventure: Number 1 Scooter and Side by Side rentals: $140
  • Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mumbai $3.23
    Nassau $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:

  • Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
  • South Bombay Pub Crawl: $34

Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:


  • Cocktail
    $6.52

Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:

  • Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
  • Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
  • Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
  • Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mumbai is in Asia and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Nassau?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Nassau, 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 Nassau?

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 Nassau in the Summer?

Both Nassau 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 Nassau year-round.

Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Nassau. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.

Mumbai is around the same temperature as Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Mumbai 28°C (82°F) 
    Nassau 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Nassau in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Nassau. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In the autumn, Mumbai is a little warmer than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 
    Nassau 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Nassau in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Nassau. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.

Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Nassau. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.

In January, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Mumbai 24°C (75°F) 
    Nassau 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Nassau in the Spring?

Both Nassau 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 Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Nassau. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.

It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.

Mumbai is a little warmer than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 
    Nassau 23°C (74°F)

Typical Weather for Nassau and Mumbai

Mumbai Nassau
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Feb 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (74°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (77°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Jun 29°C (84°F) 560 mm (22 in) 27°C (80°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 640 mm (25.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 520 mm (20.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Oct 29°C (84°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Nov 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 22°C (71°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)