Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan or Mumbai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mumbai or Wuyuan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Wuyuan, 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 Wuyuan?
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.
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $69Wuyuan $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $69, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan is $57. 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 Wuyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $34Wuyuan $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $68Wuyuan $52
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Wuyuan
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Wuyuan? 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 $7.77Wuyuan $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai Airport(BOM)to Mumbai Downtown-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $137
- Mumbai full day private city tour with guide and transfer: $117
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $93
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $93
- Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
- Local Street Food Private Walking Tour with Transfer: $90
- Global Vipassana Pagoda : Half Day Tour with Transfer: $84
- Mumbai Downtown to Mumbai Airport(BOM) Departure Private Transfer: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Wuyuan?
Prices for flights to both Wuyuan 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 $26Wuyuan $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
- Hidden Gems and Street Food Tour: $15
- Discover Mumbai's street & beach with food tour: $17
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $25
- Street Food Tour - Eat like a Local with sunset view: $26
- Old Bombay Bazaar and Food Tour with local Guide: $27
- Guided Food Tour Through the Vibrant Markets of Old Bombay: $28
- Street Food Tour: $32
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $33
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Sun Set View: $38
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.66Wuyuan $19
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Mumbai City Tour : $100
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $82
- "Best of Mumbai (Guided Full Day Sightseeing City Tour)": $127
- "Highlights of Mumbai Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour: $74
- "Religions of Mumbai (Guided Half Day Sightseeing City Tour): $80
- 2-Days Private Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Mumbai by Round Trip Flights: $231
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Dharavi: $25
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours of Pottery Making Experience in a Studio in Mumbai: $70
- 5 Hours Private Tour in Mumbai City: $74
- 7-Hour Mumbai Sightseeing + Dharavi Slum Tour + Local Train Ride: $71
- Agra Taj Tour from Mumbai: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.69Wuyuan $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $39
- Mumbai Pub Crawl: History, Iconic Bars, Cocktail Workshop, Stories and Drinks : $90
- Mumbai Private Bar Crawl with City Night Tour: $124
- Nashik: Private Full-Day Wine Tour with Tastings From Mumbai: $128
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour at Sula Vineyards from Mumbai: $152
- Wine Tasting Tour Sula Vineyards Nashik - (Day excursion from Mumbai): $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Wuyuan, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Mumbai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mumbai than you might in Wuyuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Wuyuan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai or Wuyuan?
Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan in the Summer?
Both Wuyuan and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
In the summer, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Wuyuan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 30°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Wuyuan. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Wuyuan 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Wuyuan in the Autumn?
Both Wuyuan 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 October, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Wuyuan. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Wuyuan fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Mumbai usually gets more rain in October than Wuyuan. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Wuyuan 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Wuyuan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Wuyuan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Mumbai is much warmer than Wuyuan in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Wuyuan 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Wuyuan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Wuyuan. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Wuyuan. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Wuyuan 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Wuyuan and Mumbai
| Mumbai | Wuyuan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.