Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Delhi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mombasa or Delhi?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $80Delhi $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $53. 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 Mombasa and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Delhi $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Delhi $44
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa or Delhi? 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Delhi $4.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
- Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $74
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $114
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $81
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $95
- Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43
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:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $34
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $16
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $100
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $104
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
- Private transfer from Delhi to Jaipur by car: $81
- Private Transfers from Delhi to Major Cities – Flexible Options: $35
- Private Transfers from Delhi Airport to any Residences or Hotels in Agra by cab: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Delhi $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Delhi $19
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Guided City Tour Experience: $25
- Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour: $30
- Mombasa city tour: $30
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
- Private Mombasa Food & Sightseeing Tour: $35
- Mombasa City Tour : $40
- Half day Mombasa City Tour: $42
- Haller Park Tour observing hippos, giraffes, birds, monkeys, crocs & others: $45
- Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour: $48
- Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi: $50
- Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus: $50
- Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.79Delhi $8.23
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Delhi, we can see that Mombasa is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Delhi 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 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 Mombasa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mombasa 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 Mombasa Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa and Delhi, 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 Mombasa or Delhi?
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 Mombasa or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Mombasa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mombasa usually gets less rain in July than Delhi. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the summer, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. Mombasa is cooler than Delhi in the summer. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mombasa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Delhi. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during autumn. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Mombasa is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mombasa in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Delhi averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Delhi. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Mombasa usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the winter, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
In January, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Mombasa. In April, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Delhi. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives less sunshine than Delhi during spring. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mombasa is around the same temperature as Delhi in the spring. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Mombasa
| Mombasa | Delhi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.