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

Should you visit Tallinn or Mumbai?

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

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

Tallinn

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.

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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Tallinn?

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 Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is €65. 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 Tallinn and Mumbai in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tallinn 47
    Mumbai 25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tallinn 94
    Mumbai 50
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Mumbai

Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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 Tallinn


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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tallinn 12
    Mumbai 5.49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

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


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    1.66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

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

  • From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $494
  • Sled Dog Ride on the Wheels with Transfer: $454
  • Husky Dog Sledding Adventure with Transfer: $311
  • Snowmobile Adventure with Transfers: $288
  • Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $160
  • Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $135
  • Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $127
  • Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $86
  • Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
  • From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
  • Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $68
  • Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62

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 to Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport: $43
  • 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): $42
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $11
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai: $59
  • Private Transfer from Chatrapati Shivaji (BOM) Airport to Mumbai: $43
  • Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $24
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $214
  • Private Arrival Departure Airport Transfers Mumbai: $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Mumbai?

Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Tallinn 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
    Tallinn 62
    Mumbai 33
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    7.68
  • Dessert
    1.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

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

  • Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
  • Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $94
  • Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
  • Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $101
  • Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
  • Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
  • From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $142
  • Authentic Baltic Home Dining and Cooking Class in Tallinn: $199

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
  • Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
  • Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
  • Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
  • Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
  • Mumbai Food Tour: $20
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
  • Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
  • Mumbai's Curry Cooking Class: Veg, Non-Veg: $32
  • Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
  • Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
  • Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tallinn 5.63
    Mumbai 1.99

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

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

  • 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $71
  • 2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $214
  • 2-hour Tallinn Old Town walking tour: $220
  • 5-Hour Tallinn Tour for Cruise Passengers: $49
  • A Walking Tour Around the World — From Tallinn: $21
  • A Walking Tour Around the World — From Tallinn: $20
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
  • All inclusive Tallinn Food and Bike tour: $91
  • Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
  • Baltic Sea Round Trip: Tallinn-Stockholm-Tallinn Mini-Cruise: $124
  • Best of Tallinn 2-Hour Bike Tour: $36
  • Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $69

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: $43
  • 3-Day Mumbai to Nashik, Ajanta and Ellora Tour with Car and Guide: $149
  • 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $107
  • All in one Combo of City ,Slum,Dhobighat & Dabbawala tour: $77
  • All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour: $50
  • All-Inclusive Private Full-Day Mumbai Sights & Local Experiences: $163

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tallinn 15
    Mumbai 2.76

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

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

  • Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
  • Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
  • Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
  • Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club: $24
  • Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
  • Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $118
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $134
  • Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275

Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:

  • Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
  • Sula Vineyards Wine Tasting Day Trip from Mumbai by Train or Car: $131


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Mumbai, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Mumbai?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Mumbai?

Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Mumbai in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Mumbai. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Tallinn is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 17°C (62°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

In Tallinn, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during summer. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun in the summer.

Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tallinn 17°C (62°F) 
    Mumbai 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Mumbai in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Mumbai. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.

Tallinn is much colder than Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 7°C (44°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. In the autumn, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets less rain in October than Mumbai. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tallinn 7°C (44°F) 
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Mumbai in the Winter?

Both Mumbai and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. In the winter, Tallinn is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tallinn in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Mumbai. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during winter. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tallinn -5°C (22°F) 
    Mumbai 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Mumbai in the Spring?

Both Mumbai and Tallinn during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.

Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Tallinn is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 4°C (39°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets more rain in April than Mumbai. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tallinn 4°C (39°F) 
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Mumbai and Tallinn

Tallinn Mumbai
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb -6°C (22°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar -2°C (29°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 30°C (86°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 29°C (84°F) 560 mm (22 in)
Jul 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 28°C (82°F) 640 mm (25.2 in)
Aug 16°C (60°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 520 mm (20.5 in)
Sep 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in)
Oct 7°C (44°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 29°C (84°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Dec -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)