Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $76Pisa $272
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $76, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $272. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $29Pisa $118
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $58Pisa $236
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.44Pisa $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Mumbai Private Bollywood Studio Tour with Transfer: $118
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $110
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $100
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $65
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $65
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai: $59
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Forte dei Marmi: $299
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Saturnia - Arrival Private Transfer: $276
- Private transfer from Pisa to Florence with 2h stop in Lucca: $264
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lido di Camaiore: $260
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $257
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $225
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $218
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence Hotels: $217
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Livorno Port: $176
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $163
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Tirrenia: $155
- Private Transfer from Marina di Pisa to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $38Pisa $116
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
- Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
- 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
- Flavors of Mumbai Food Tour: $38
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Mumbai Authentic Street Food Tour: $41
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $100
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $105
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $105
- Authentic Tuscan Cooking & Dinner with Local Hosts: $106
- Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Pisa: $116
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $153
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pisa: $170
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $171
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $176
- Pisa Private Food tour: Exclusive Local Delicacies: $187
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.33Pisa $49
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $43
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $22
- 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour: $43
- 3-Day Mumbai to Nashik, Ajanta and Ellora Tour with Car and Guide: $150
- 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $108
- All in one Combo of City ,Slum,Dhobighat & Dabbawala tour: $77
- All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour: $50
- All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Mumbai Sights & Local Experiences: $163
- Asia Largest Dharavi Slum Guided Tour: $16
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $31
- Adventure Park Il Pineto: $35
- Best of Guided Tour with Optional Tower Tickets: $81
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $49
- Best of Small Group Tour with Admission Tickets: $86
- Carrara Marble Quarry and Museum tour: $87
- Carrara's Marble Quarries Tour & Light Lunch + Lardo PGI: $159
- Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing: $126
- From Montecatini: Half Day Pisa Tour & The Leaning Tower: $70
- From Montecatini: Pisa & Lucca Day Full Day Tour: $77
- From Pisa or Lucca: Siena and San Gimignano Small Group Tour: $169
- From Cinque Terre Small Group Tour: $199
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.23Pisa $23
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
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $55
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $58
- Tuscany Organic Wine Tour at a Family-Run Winery: $82
- Cathedral Guided Tour and Tower tickets & wine tasting: $93
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $99
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $105
- Vespa Tour with Lunch & 2 Wine Tastings in Chianti: $105
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by van: $187
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $187
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $200
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $294
- Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Private Tour: $943
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa is in Europe, 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Pisa?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa 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, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Mumbai is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Pisa averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Pisa. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Pisa. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa 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. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Pisa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun.
Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mumbai usually gets less rain in October than Pisa. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
Mumbai is much warmer than Pisa in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Pisa. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Pisa. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Pisa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Pisa averages at about 13°C (55°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 Pisa. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pisa. Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Pisa. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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