Which place is cheaper, Ponce 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 Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Ponce, 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Ponce? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Ponce $10
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 Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $42Ponce $61
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Ponce $56
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
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Ponce $16
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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 Ponce 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce 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 Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Ponce?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Ponce, 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 Ponce?
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 Ponce in the Summer?
Both Ponce 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 Ponce year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Ponce. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Ponce. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Ponce in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Ponce. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Ponce receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Ponce. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce 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 Ponce during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Ponce. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Ponce in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Ponce. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Ponce. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Ponce. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Ponce in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Ponce in the Spring?
Both Ponce 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 Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Ponce. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Ponce. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ponce during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Ponce. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Ponce averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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