Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Mumbai can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Mumbai?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Mumbai $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $69. 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 Petra and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Mumbai $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Petra and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Mumbai? 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Mumbai $7.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
- Mumbai Private Car: Airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
- Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport Transfers: $24
- Private Transfer to/from Mumbai Airport: $24
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mumbai HTL-APT (BOM): $27
- Private Transfer From/To Mumbai Chhatrapati International Airport: $27
- Affordable transfer from Mumbai Airport to Pune: $28
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $28
- Private Hotel Transfers to/from Mumbai Airport: $30
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $34
- Private Hotel Transfers to/from Airport: $36
- Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Mumbai $26
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Mumbai $2.66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Audio Guided Walking Tour on HopOn India App – From Gateway to Fountain, Mumbai: $5.32
- Elephanta Caves Audio Guided Walking Tour, Mumbai on HopOn India App: $5.34
- Highlights Bus Full-Day Tour in Hindi: $5.40
- Dharavi Slum Tour with Local guide: $6.00
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- Malabar District, Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Mumbai (Malabar District) Self-Guided Tour: $6.67
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.63
- Dharavi Slum Tour: $8.99
- Inside Dharavi: Unveiling Mumbai's Slum Culture Tour: $9.11
- Dharavi Slum Experience with Local Resident English Guide: $9.50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Mumbai $3.69
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 Petra and Mumbai, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Mumbai is in Asia, 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra 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 Petra Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 910 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Mumbai, 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 Petra or Mumbai?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Petra or Mumbai in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Mumbai. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Mumbai. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Mumbai. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Mumbai averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Mumbai in the Autumn?
Both Mumbai and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Petra or Mumbai in the Winter?
Both Mumbai and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
Petra is much colder than Mumbai in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Petra or Mumbai in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Petra usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Petra is cooler than Mumbai. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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