A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mumbai vs. Vienna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mumbai or Vienna?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Vienna, 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 Vienna?

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.

Vienna

Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Mumbai?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $76, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mumbai $30
    Vienna $109
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mumbai $60
    Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Vienna? 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.

Hotels in Mumbai


Hotels in Vienna


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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 Vienna Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mumbai $6.46
    Vienna $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $64
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $59
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $59
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $59
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $41
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Port: $41
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai: $59
  • Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $42
  • Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $24
  • Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $214
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
  • Private Arrival Departure Airport Transfers Mumbai: $54

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $803
  • Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
  • Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $651
  • Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
  • Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
  • Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
  • Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
  • Private Car Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $294
  • Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $283
  • Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague: $282
  • Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2h of sightseeing: $277
  • Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $277

Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mumbai $38
    Vienna $67

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
  • Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $93
  • Strauss Dinner Show: $117
  • Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
  • Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
  • The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $142
  • Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
  • Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $164
  • Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $173
  • Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $177
  • The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $184

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mumbai $2.34
    Vienna $45

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

Tours and Activities in Vienna

For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $181
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $181
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $181
  • 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $181
  • 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $181
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
  • Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $224
  • Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
  • An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $177
  • Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $176
  • Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mumbai $3.25
    Vienna $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: $34
  • Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
  • Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
  • Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
  • Austrian Wine Tasting: $142
  • Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $159
  • Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $188
  • Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
  • Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $235
  • Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Vienna?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Vienna, 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 Vienna?

Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Furthermore, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

In the summer, Mumbai is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.

Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Vienna. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Mumbai 28°C (82°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Vienna in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Vienna. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.

Mumbai usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Vienna in the Winter?

Both Vienna and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Mumbai is much warmer than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Vienna. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Mumbai 24°C (75°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Vienna in the Spring?

Both Vienna and Mumbai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.

Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Mumbai

Mumbai Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 29°C (84°F) 560 mm (22 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 640 mm (25.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 520 mm (20.5 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 29°C (84°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)