Which place is cheaper, Seoul 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 Seoul?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Seoul, 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 Seoul?
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.
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $76Seoul $135
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $76, while the average daily cost in Seoul is $135. 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 Seoul in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $30Seoul $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $60Seoul $114
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Seoul
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Seoul? 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 Seoul Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.47Seoul $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $8.20
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $11
- One-Way Transfer Airport to Hotel: $11
- Transfer Mumbai Airport Hotel/Navi Mumbai: $19
- VIP Mumbai Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $19
- Mumbai Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $20
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to Hotel with a Private Transport: $20
- Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $23
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Hotel to Cruise Terminal Private Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.78
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Short Taxi Ride$5.29
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Metro Ride$1.02
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Private Everland Theme Park Transfer: $248
- Private Airport Transfer from/to Incheon International Airport.: $199
- Private One-Way Transfer: Incheon Airport ⇄ Seoul (1-5 PAX): $192
- Private Airport Transfer From Incheon Airport To Seoul(up to 12): $190
- Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport (1-12pax): $164
- Private Airport Transfer:Seoul City Incheon ⇄ ICN Airport: $150
- Private transfer from Seoul hotel to Seoul Station and so on: $132
- Private Incheon Airport Transfer to/from Seoul Hotel-VIP Van Tour: $125
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport → Hotel in the City: $125
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $123
- Incheon Airport transfer directly to Seoul city: $113
- Private Transfer Incheon Cruise Terminal from and to Seoul: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Seoul?
Prices for flights to both Seoul 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 $38Seoul $54
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
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.53
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Waffle$0.76
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Dippin' Dots$1.51
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.16
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Chicken Stick$1.51
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.44
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Lunch Buffet$4.53
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Donut$0.76
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Mushroom Burger$3.93
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.49
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Udon & Sushi$5.29
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Fresh Burger$3.63
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.40
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.78
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Fried Rice$4.16
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.18
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.18
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Donut$1.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Guided Street Food Tour at Namdaemun Market: $45
- Seoul Night Run for Local-Favorite Korean BBQ Dinner: $50
- EG Tour Gimpo Peace and Food Tour: $50
- [Wine & K-BBQ] A Perfect Pairing Dinner in Sinchon: $51
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $56
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $57
- North Korean Cooking Class with Defector: Food & Personal Stories: $60
- Kimchi Dishes Cooking Class with Wine Pairing: $61
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $64
- Incheon Full-Day Sunset and Sea Food Tour: $65
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $67
- Wine & K-BBQ: A Perfect Pairing Dinner: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.34Seoul $28
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- From 6 Days Golden Triangle (Delhi Agra Jaipur) Tour: $1.56
- Dharavi Slum Walking Tour by First Female Tour Guide: $3.37
- Dhobi Ghat Laundry and Dharavi Slum Tour with Local: $3.43
- Dharavi Slum and Dhobi Ghat Laundry Tour: $3.92
- Tour In Book Mumbai Sightseeing With Top Highlights: $3.94
- Dharavi Walking Tour & Dhobi Ghat Laundry Train Ride: $4.00
- Best Dharavi Tour -See the real Slum with a Local: $4.09
- Mumbai Slum Tour - Visit Dharavi Slum with Local Guide: $4.15
- Private Mumbai City Tour + Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour: $4.32
- Slum Tour Dharavi & Dhobi Ghat Laundry with a Local: $4.36
- Dharavi - Asia's larget Slum Tour with a Local Guide: $4.69
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$6.04
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Movie Ticket$6.04
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Kimchi Museum$2.27
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- (Private tour) Seoul highlights; Gangnam and beyond Tour: $300
- (Small Group) Art and Architecture tour of Seoul: $121
- 1 Day Private Full DMZ Tour in Seoul with Crystal Gondola: $220
- 2 hr / Seoul Private Pedicab Tour : Bukchon Anguk Hanok Village: $116
- 2-Hour Private Kayaking and Paddleboarding Experience in Hanriver: $30
- 2026 BTS Army Fan Day Tour from Seoul (Follow K-Pop Footsteps): $72
- 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best: DMZ Tour from Seoul: $40
- 2D 1N Phoenix Pyeongchang Reseot Stay + Trout Ice-Fishing Festival Tour: $144
- 3-Hour Self-guided Sokcho Tour with Private Transportation: $30
- ARMY Must Visit BTS Tour in Seoul: $48
- Afternoon E-bike tour and "Happy Hour" food and drinks: $105
- Afternoon Half Day Seoul City Tour, visit Queen's dorm: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.25Seoul $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Discover Makgeolli: Inside Seoul's Hidden Urban Brewery: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl Official: $22
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen: $28
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $46
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - story of 3 pigs: $48
- Soju Tasting at Distillery: $51
- Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $57
- Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service: $58
- Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $67
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Seoul, we can see that Seoul is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Seoul?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Seoul. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Seoul, 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 Seoul?
Seoul 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 Seoul in the Summer?
Both Seoul 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Seoul because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Seoul. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Seoul averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Seoul. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seoul receives 121 hours of full sun.
Seoul gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Seoul. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Seoul 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Seoul in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Seoul. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Seoul this time of year.
In October, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Seoul. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Seoul fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seoul this time of the year. In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Seoul during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Seoul receives 204 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Seoul. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Seoul 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Seoul in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Seoul. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Seoul for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Seoul. Mumbai is much warmer than Seoul in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Seoul fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Seoul. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seoul receives 163 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Seoul. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Seoul -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Seoul in the Spring?
Both Seoul and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Seoul in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Seoul. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Seoul averages at about 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Seoul. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Seoul during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Seoul receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Seoul. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seoul receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Seoul 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Seoul and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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