Which place is cheaper, Saint John 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 Saint John?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Saint John, 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 Saint John?
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.
Saint John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
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 $83Saint John $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 Saint John in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Saint John $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Saint John
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Saint John? 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 $7.37Saint John $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Guided Tour in Kanheri Cave with Transfers: $35
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $102
- Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $114
- Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Saint John?
Prices for flights to both Saint John 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 $42Saint John $97
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Saint John $23
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 Saint John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Saint John $44
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Saint John, we can see that Saint John 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 Saint John 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 Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John 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 Saint John Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai or Saint John?
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 Saint John in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Saint John. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.
Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Saint John. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Saint John in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Saint John fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Saint John 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Saint John in the Autumn?
Both Saint John and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Saint John. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Saint John. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Saint John averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Saint John 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Saint John in the Winter?
Both Saint John 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Saint John. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Saint John. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Saint John 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Saint John in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Saint John. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Saint John. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Saint John in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Saint John fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Saint John 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.