Which place is cheaper, Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Puerto Princesa, 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 Puerto Princesa?
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.
Puerto Princesa
The island of Palawan is known the Philippines' last frontier and its capital, Puerto Princesa, is considered the greenest city in the Philippines. With plenty of land that has yet to be explored and inundated with tourists, Puerto Princesa, also known as "The City of the Living God," is a nature buff's dream. Whether you want to swim with starfish, walk among the mangrove treetops, or visit the world's largest saltwater crocodile at the Palawan Nature Conservation Center, Puerto Princesa and its surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities to get into the great wide open.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $76Puerto Princesa $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $76, while the average daily cost in Puerto Princesa is $77. 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 Puerto Princesa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $30Puerto Princesa $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $60Puerto Princesa $44
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Puerto Princesa
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Puerto Princesa? 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 Puerto Princesa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.47Puerto Princesa $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Mumbai Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $19
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $65
- Transfer Mumbai Airport Hotel/Navi Mumbai: $19
- Private Transfer from Mumbai to Pune: $27
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $57
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $40
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai: $57
- Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $41
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Private Arrival Departure Airport Transfers Mumbai: $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $169
- Palawan: Private San Vicente Airport Transfers: $160
- Van Transfers to/from Sabang or Astoria: $116
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido: $100
- Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $52
- Puerto Princesa Palawan Private Transfers - Airport Transfers: $30
- Puerto Princesa City Van Transfers: $23
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
- Private Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $21
- Transfer between Puerto Princesa and El Nido: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Puerto Princesa?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Princesa 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 $38Puerto Princesa $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 Bollywood Studio Tour & Indian Cooking Class: $11
- Private Evening City & Street Food Tour with AC Car: $11
- Best Steet Food Tour & Marekt with Train Ride Tour: $14
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with Vegetarian food tour: $14
- Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $14
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai with a Local Family: $16
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $21
- Indian Cooking Class & Cultural Delights: $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner: $27
- Jungle Firefly Watching Boat Tour & Dinner: $32
- Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner: $34
- Firefly Watching with Dinner: $39
- Firefly Watching Tour with Dinner: $53
- Seafood Lunch or Dinner with transfers: $59
- Underground River with Dinner at Kalui: $80
- Underground River and Firefly Watching with Dinner: $87
- Balayong People's Park with Dinner and Show: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.34Puerto Princesa $6.06
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- "Mumbai - Dharavi Slum Tour": $8.64
- "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $43
- 2 Days Delhi, Agra Tour from Mumbai by Flight: $299
- 2 Days Mumbai Tour with Car and Hotel: $285
- 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both side Commercial Flights: $270
- 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Mumbai with Both Side Commercial Flights: $254
- 2Days Mumbai Sightseeing Tours with Dharavi, Elephanta Caves: $62
- 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour – From Mumbai, Pune and Aurangabad: $156
- 3-Day Mumbai to Goa Road Trip: Village Stay & Sightseeing: $499
- 3-Day Mumbai to Nashik, Ajanta and Ellora Tour with Car and Guide: $150
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2in1 City tour + museum & transportation from cruise port /hotel: $25
- 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
- 3d2n ELNIDO Package tour: $280
- 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
- Adventure package (3 days tour + Accomodation ): $234
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan (hotel & cruiseship pick up): $20
- El Nido Day Tour: $80
- From Honda Bay Island Hopping Full-Day Tour: $40
- Full Day Excursion: UNESCO Underground River Tour: $48
- Full-Day UNESCO Underground River Tour: $60
- Half Day City Joiners Tour | Puerto Princesa: $34
- Half-Day City Tour | Puerto Princesa: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.25Puerto Princesa $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
When comparing the travel costs between Mumbai and Puerto Princesa, we can see that Puerto Princesa 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. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Puerto Princesa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Puerto Princesa?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Puerto Princesa, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.