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

Should you visit Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai and Mumbai can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Mumbai?

Sukhothai

If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Sukhothai?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Sukhothai is $59, 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 Sukhothai and Mumbai in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sukhothai $23
    Mumbai $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sukhothai $46
    Mumbai $68
Compare Hotels in Sukhothai and Mumbai

Looking for a hotel in Sukhothai 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.

Hotels in Sukhothai


Hotels in Mumbai


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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: Sukhothai Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sukhothai $17
    Mumbai $7.77

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sukhothai

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

  • Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $322
  • Private Transfer to Bangkok City: $268
  • One -Way Private Transfer to Chiang Mai: $187
  • Sukhothai Hotel Transfer: to/from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: $159
  • Sukhothai : private car transfer to/from Chiang Mai: $138
  • Sukhothai airport: Transfer to Sukhothai Historical Park: $78

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

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

  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mumbai HTL-APT (BOM): $27
  • Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
  • Private Transfer: Hotel to Mumbai Airport: $47
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $64
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $64
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $137
  • Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $39
  • Private Transfer From/To Mumbai Chhatrapati International Airport: $27
  • Private Dharavi Slum Tour Including Car Transfer: $91
  • Premium Mumbai guided tour with transfer: $480

Is it cheaper to fly into Sukhothai or Mumbai?

Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Sukhothai 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
    Sukhothai $19
    Mumbai $26

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sukhothai $33
    Mumbai $2.66

Tours and Activities in Sukhothai

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

  • Cycling Sukhothai Full Day Countryside Tour: $32
  • 2.5-Hours Guided Countryside Sunset Bike Tour: $18
  • Full-Day Historical Park Cycling Tour with Lunch: $42
  • Half-Day Countryside Bike Tour: $26
  • Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour: $42

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sukhothai $12
    Mumbai $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 Sukhothai and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Sukhothai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sukhothai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sukhothai Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Sukhothai or Mumbai?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 340 times larger than the population of Sukhothai. When comparing the sizes of Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai or Mumbai?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Mumbai in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sukhothai and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Sukhothai year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sukhothai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Sukhothai gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.

Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the summer. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Sukhothai 29°C (84°F) 
    Mumbai 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Sukhothai or Mumbai in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Sukhothai as well as Mumbai. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.

Also, October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. May to October in Sukhothai is the rainy season. Sukhothai receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sukhothai usually gets more rain in October than Mumbai. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sukhothai this time of the year. In the autumn, Sukhothai often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Sukhothai gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.

In the autumn, Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Mumbai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sukhothai in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Sukhothai 28°C (83°F) 
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F)

Should I visit Sukhothai or Mumbai in the Winter?

Both Mumbai and Sukhothai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In January, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai during winter. Sukhothai gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Sukhothai is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 25°C (77°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Sukhothai 25°C (77°F) 
    Mumbai 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Sukhothai or Mumbai in the Spring?

Both Mumbai and Sukhothai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.

October to April is the dry season in Sukhothai. May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 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 Sukhothai. In the spring, Sukhothai often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai. Sukhothai gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.

It's very hot in Sukhothai this time of the year. Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the spring. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 32°C (89°F) in April, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Sukhothai 32°C (89°F) 
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Mumbai and Sukhothai

Sukhothai Mumbai
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C (77°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 30°C (86°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 32°C (89°F) 51 mm (2 in) 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 31°C (87°F) 189 mm (7.4 in) 30°C (86°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 30°C (85°F) 183 mm (7.2 in) 29°C (84°F) 560 mm (22 in)
Jul 29°C (84°F) 190 mm (7.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 640 mm (25.2 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 257 mm (10.1 in) 28°C (82°F) 520 mm (20.5 in)
Sep 29°C (84°F) 241 mm (9.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in)
Oct 28°C (83°F) 157 mm (6.2 in) 29°C (84°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)