Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $76Venice $322
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $76, while the average daily cost in Venice is $322. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $30Venice $139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $60Venice $278
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $6.46Venice $32
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 Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $214
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $111
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $100
- Mumbai Private Bollywood Studio Tour with Transfer: $94
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $75
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $65
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $65
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $64
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$19
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Vaporetto Ride$7.56
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1 Day Travel Card$21
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice Airport(VCE) to Lido+water taxi - Arrival Private Transfer: $297
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Burano + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $297
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $297
- Private arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel in Venice city center: $296
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $295
- Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $295
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Levico/Vetriolo/Trento - Arrival Transfer: $294
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Giudecca + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $291
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $289
- Venice Airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo Private Transfer Arrival: $287
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Passo Rolle - Arrival Private Transfer: $269
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Pozza di Fassa - Arrival Private Transfer: $261
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $38Venice $130
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mumbai Food Tour — 178 Years of Bombay on a Plate: $14
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Market Walk: $17
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Flavors of Mumbai Food Tour: $38
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mumbai Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
- Private Authentic Bengali Cooking Class & Market Tour in Mumbai: $52
- Private Local Market Tour and Local Street Food Tour in Mumbai: $53
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.65
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Gelato$6.98
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$9.19
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Expresso$2.27
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Slice of Pizza$2.60
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $45
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $52
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $53
- 2.5 Hour Street Food Tour of Venice: $57
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $57
- Venice's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastings and Sightseeing: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Guided Venice Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing: $58
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice: $74
- Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian: $81
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.34Venice $117
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- " Dash Of Mumbai " Sightseeing & Experiences-by Goi Licensed Guide Ragini Doshi: $285
- "Mumbai - Dharavi Slum Tour": $8.59
- "Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $43
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $21
- 3 Days Chatrapati Shambaji Nagar Tour from Mumbai in Pvt Vehicle: $290
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour: $34
- 3-Day Mumbai to Nashik, Ajanta and Ellora Tour with Car and Guide: $149
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $223
- All in one Combo of City ,Slum,Dhobighat & Dabbawala tour: $77
- All-Inclusive Mumbai to Alibaug Coastal Villages RoPax Ferry Tour: $299
- All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Mumbai Sights & Local Experiences: $163
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$17
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$9.31
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$93
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$19
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.49
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The Glass Museum in Murano$9.31
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- 1-hour panoramic tour of Venice by boat: $24
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $132
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $104
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $51
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $51
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $142
- 2 Islands Tour: Burano & Murano from Punta Sabbioni: $35
- 2 Islands Tour: Burano & Murano from San Marco or Train Station: $29
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $87
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $271
- Adventure in the Prosecco Hills: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.25Venice $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $34
- Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$6.05
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Beer$5.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $29
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $47
- Luxury Natural Wine Tasting with Cicchetti Tapas in Venice: $58
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $77
- Venice Carnival Pub Crawl with Drinks & Masked Party Night: $93
- A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $105
- Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice + Ebook: $136
- Wine Tasting and Cicchetti Stroll Guided Tour + Ebook: $136
- Full Day Wine Tour and Tasting in the Prosecco Region: $142
- Venice food and wine tour - eat and drink like a local: $153
- Small Group Tour with Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice: $165
- From Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills: $171
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Venice?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Venice, 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 Venice?
Venice 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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Venice during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Venice. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice 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. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
Mumbai is much warmer than Venice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Venice. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets more rain in October than Venice. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Venice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. In the winter, Mumbai is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Venice averages at about 3°C (37°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Venice. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Venice. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Venice. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice 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 (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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