Which place is cheaper, Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen?
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.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is in Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula. It's a popular resort town and is about seventy kilometers south of Cancun. It has a European atmosphere with many small hotels and a nice relaxed feel. It was originally a small fishing town but tourism began with the introduction of a passenger ferry to Cozumel. The area developed rapidly and there are many luxury hotels, condos, and resorts. There are also American chains and a variety of shopping opportunities nearby.
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 Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $75Playa del Carmen $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $75, while the average daily cost in Playa del Carmen is $97. 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 Playa del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $29Playa del Carmen $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $58Playa del Carmen $78
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Playa del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Playa del Carmen? 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 Playa del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.42Playa del Carmen $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $62
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $96
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $62
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
- Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Playa del Carmen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Playa del Carmen:
- Private Van Transfer to Merida: $389
- Private Van Transfer to Chiquilá (Holbox): $348
- Private Van Transfer to Valladolid: $348
- Playa del Carmen to Tulum - Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $285
- Private Transfer Open 4 - 12 hours Costa Mujeres to Cancun: $283
- Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $272
- Private Transfer roundtrip to Xoximilco. from PLAYA and CANCUN: $260
- Private Transfer Playa del Carmen to Mérida with Flexible Stops: $240
- Round Trip Private Transfer (Costa Mujeres): $210
- Cancun Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to Riviera Maya Hotels: $195
- Cozumel El Cielo Tour by Boat from Playa del Carmen & Transfer: $189
- Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen Roundtrip Private Transfer: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Playa del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Playa del Carmen 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 $38Playa del Carmen $40
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
- Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $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
- Mumbai's Curry Cooking Class: Veg, Non-Veg: $32
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Playa del Carmen
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Playa del Carmen.
- Dinner and Show at the Mayan Planetarium of Chichen: $39
- Cenotes by Bike and Mayan Cooking Class Half-Day Guided Tour: $60
- Carmen Cocina Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $65
- Flavors of Playa del Carmen, Mexican Food Tour: $67
- Playa Del Carmen Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors: $75
- Cooking Class in 9 Recipes & Drinks: $77
- Playa del Carmen Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Yucatan Dishes: $81
- Food Tour Through Markets with 7 Tastings: $82
- local walking food tour Inlakech Playa del Carmen: $85
- Cooking Class in 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- VIP Private Mystery Dinner Murder in the Jungle: $85
- Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.32Playa del Carmen $17
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: $4.29
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.29
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Mumbai Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Mumbai Malabar Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $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
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Untold Stories with Local Guide: $6.44
- Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local: $6.98
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
Tours and Activities in Playa del Carmen
Here are a few actual costs in Playa del Carmen for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Cenotes & Kaan Luum Lagoon Adventure from Playa del Carmen: $142
- 3-in-1 Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Maya Village Riviera Maya: $99
- 3D Museum of Wonders Admission Ticket: $42
- 4 ADVENTURES 1 DAY Tulum Coba Cenote and Playa del Carmen: $20
- 4 Casa Tortugas Cenotes Tour from Playa del Carmen: $142
- 4X1 Enjoy a tour to Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen: $20
- 4x1 Tulum Coba Cenote swim Full tour: $21
- AQUA WONDER (Half-Day Aquatic Tour in Tulum with Snorkeling and Meals): $129
- ATV & Cenote in Playa del Carmen by One Jungle Adventures: $105
- ATV & Speed Boat Combo Tour: $119
- ATV (Shared) & Cenote Jungle Adventure from Riviera Maya: $130
- ATV Adventure Tour Zipline and Cenote Swim in Playa del Carmen: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.22Playa del Carmen $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
Sample the Local Flavors in Playa del Carmen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Playa del Carmen:
- Playa After Dark: 5th Ave Social Pub Crawl, Playa del Carmen: $36
- Playa del Carmen Local Brewery and Tacos Experience: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Playa del Carmen, we can see that Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen is in North America, 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 Playa del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Playa del Carmen?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 230 times larger than the population of Playa del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Playa del Carmen. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Playa del Carmen for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Playa del Carmen. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Playa del Carmen fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa del Carmen. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Playa del Carmen. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Carmen receives 223 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Playa del Carmen. Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Playa del Carmen. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Playa del Carmen receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Playa del Carmen 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Playa del Carmen in the Autumn?
Both Playa del Carmen and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Playa del Carmen because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Mumbai is a little warmer than Playa del Carmen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Playa del Carmen fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa del Carmen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Playa del Carmen during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Carmen receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Playa del Carmen. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Playa del Carmen. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Playa del Carmen receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The hurricane season in Playa del Carmen is June to October.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Playa del Carmen 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Playa del Carmen in the Winter?
Both Playa del Carmen and Mumbai during the winter 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 museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Playa del Carmen this time of year.
In the winter, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Playa del Carmen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Playa del Carmen averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Playa del Carmen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Playa del Carmen. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa del Carmen receives 224 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Playa del Carmen. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Playa del Carmen receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Playa del Carmen 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Playa del Carmen in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Playa del Carmen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Playa del Carmen for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Playa del Carmen. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Playa del Carmen fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa del Carmen this time of the year. In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Playa del Carmen during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Playa del Carmen receives 259 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Playa del Carmen. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Playa del Carmen receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring. June to October is the hurricane season in Playa del Carmen.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Playa del Carmen 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Playa del Carmen and Mumbai
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| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
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