Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Tel Aviv?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tel Aviv or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv or Mumbai?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $200Mumbai $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $200, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $75. 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 Tel Aviv and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $108Mumbai $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $216Mumbai $58
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Mumbai $6.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.98
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Cruise Port: $293
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport TLV: $293
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $286
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $283
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $283
- Jerusalem: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $249
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $247
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $234
- Private Round trip Airport Transfers - Airport to Tel Aviv Area and return: $210
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $62
- Arrival Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Luxury Van: $96
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Business Car: $62
- Departure Private Transfers: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM in Luxury Van: $96
- Mumbai - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
- Mumbai After Dark: Private Night Tour with AC Transfers: $25
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Transfer: $12
- Mumbai Airport Transfer in Private Vehicle: $26
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Mumbai $38
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$163
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$43
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.69
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Lunch at the airport$40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
- Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
- Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
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
- Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $29
- Experience Mumbai Street Food Tour: $36
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $39
- Mumbai Authentic Street Food Tour: $41
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Indian Chai and Pakora Cooking Class: $48
- Authentic Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai in a Local Home: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Mumbai $2.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$99
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Etzel museum$5.02
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour: $300
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- Ben Yehuda 7, Private Bike Tour with Yalla Bikes: $90
- Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $109
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa, Akko & Rosh Hanikra Full Day Private Tour: $1,662
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tour: $200
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Private Mumbai City Tour + Dharavi Slum Slumdog Millionaire Tour: $4.28
- Dharavi Slum tour in Mumbai by local resident: $4.29
- Mumbai Malabar Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
- Mumbai Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- 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
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Audio Guided Tour of Matunga & Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai: $6.14
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
- Dharavi Slum Tour with a Local from Neighbourhood: $7.53
- Mumbai Slum Tour with Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Train Ride Tour: $7.59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Mumbai $3.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32
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 Tel Aviv and Mumbai, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv 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.
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.