Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Uppsala $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $182. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Uppsala $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Uppsala $204
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Uppsala $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Int Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Port: $162
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $114
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $102
- Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $81
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $69
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $66
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $42Uppsala $63
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 $2.52Uppsala $21
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Dharavi Authentic Slum Tour: $120
- Kanheri Caves Heritage Tour: $45
- Mumbai by Night Guided Tour : $50
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $41
- "Private Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $46
- "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
- "Private Mumbai Kanheri Caves Tour : A Buddhist Settlement": $46
- 3 Day Private Tour in Aurangabad: $290
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour : $46
- 3 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour – From Mumbai, Pune and Aurangabad: $151
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $226
- 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $116
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $213
- Adventure parc: $54
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $281
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Uppsala Private Guided Walking Tour: $280
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Uppsala $20
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 Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala is in Europe, 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Uppsala?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala in the Summer?
Both Uppsala and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Mumbai is much warmer than Uppsala in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Uppsala. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Uppsala during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Uppsala in the Autumn?
Both Uppsala and Mumbai during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Mumbai is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Uppsala averages at about 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets more rain in October than Uppsala. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Uppsala in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Uppsala. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Uppsala. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Uppsala in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Uppsala. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mumbai is much warmer than Uppsala in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Uppsala. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala 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) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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