Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Cairo?
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 Cairo or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Mumbai can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Mumbai?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, 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 dayCairo $33Mumbai $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Mumbai is $83. 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 Cairo and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Mumbai $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Mumbai $64
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Mumbai $7.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Guided Tour in Kanheri Cave with Transfers: $35
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $102
- Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
- Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
- Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $114
- Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Cairo 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 dayCairo $18Mumbai $42
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $29
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $31
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $42
- Daily Mumbai Street Food Tour : $52
- Private Mumbai Market Tour and Cooking Class With an Expert: $52
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $53
- Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Mumbai $2.52
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $39
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
- Mumbai's Historical Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.40
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Dharavi Slum Walking Tour: Daily Life in Asia's Largest Slum: $5.77
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
- Dharavi Slum Tour - See the real Slum with a Local Guide: $7.33
- Best Slum Tour Dharavi Small Group with a Local : $8.37
- "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
- Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum: $9.82
- Exploring Dharavi: Mumbai's Walking Slum Tour: $9.82
- Mumbai Slum Tour –Visit Dharavi with Local Guide : $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Mumbai $3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $70
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 64% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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 Cairo 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 Cairo or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Mumbai in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Mumbai. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Mumbai averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Mumbai. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 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 Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mumbai during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
Cairo is cooler than Mumbai in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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