Which place is cheaper, Mumbai or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Mumbai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi 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: Delhi or Mumbai?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $53Mumbai $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $53, 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 Delhi and Mumbai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $22Mumbai $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $44Mumbai $64
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Mumbai
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Mumbai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.64Mumbai $7.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.11
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Taxi to Airport$1.82
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Subway$0.36
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Uber Cab$0.91
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.70
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Auto-rickshaw$1.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- 3-Days Amritsar tour from Delhi Includes Hotel,Train tickets & Transfers: $200
- 3-Day Fast Train Jaipur-Delhi Tour with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
- Private Transfer New Delhi To Shimla: $160
- One-Way Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $144
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali: $130
- Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Discover the Agra with Comfort: $130
- Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $127
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Agra Including Guided Tour: $120
- Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $115
- One Way Delhi To Pushkar Transfer: $112
- Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar: $112
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 Delhi or Mumbai?
Prices for flights to both Mumbai and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $20Mumbai $42
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors: $8.22
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $18
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $28
- Food Tour in Delhi: $29
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi home (7 meal): $39
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi : $40
- Evening Food Tour: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $42
- The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: $43
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $45
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.Delhi $19Mumbai $2.52
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.88
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Self Guided Audio Tour in Delhi with Ticket Option: $10
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $139
- 5-Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour Agra Jaipur New Delhi: $229
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- Agra Private Luxury Car Sightseeing Tour: $65
- Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour: $32
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 dayDelhi $8.23Mumbai $3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $30
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 Delhi and Mumbai, we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Mumbai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Mumbai?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Delhi. When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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 Delhi 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 Delhi or Mumbai in the Summer?
Both Mumbai and Delhi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. Delhi usually gets less rain in July than Mumbai. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Mumbai receives 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Mumbai. Delhi gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 73 hours of full sun.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Mumbai 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Mumbai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Delhi usually receives less rain than Mumbai. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 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 Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Delhi usually receives more sunshine than Mumbai during autumn. Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Delhi is cooler than Mumbai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Mumbai. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Delhi usually gets more rain in January than Mumbai. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Delhi this time of the year. In the winter, Delhi often gets less sunshine than Mumbai. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mumbai receives 270 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Delhi is much colder than Mumbai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Mumbai averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Mumbai 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Mumbai in the Spring?
Both Mumbai and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Delhi usually receives more rain than Mumbai. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 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 Delhi. Delhi usually receives less sunshine than Mumbai during spring. Delhi gets 261 hours of sunny skies, while Mumbai receives 284 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Mumbai. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and Mumbai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Mumbai 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Mumbai and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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