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

Should you visit Mumbai or Akureyri?

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

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

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.

Akureyri

Akureyri is the largest town in the northern region of Iceland, and is often considered the unofficial capital of the north. The town is a popular fishing port and is often used as a basecamp for visiting the more rural surrounding area. Akureyri is known for their great art scene, beautiful architecture, and stunning natural scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland.


Which place is cheaper, Akureyri or Mumbai?

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 Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Akureyri is $191. 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 Mumbai and Akureyri in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mumbai $32
    Akureyri $103
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mumbai $64
    Akureyri $206
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Akureyri

Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Akureyri? 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 Mumbai


Hotels in Akureyri


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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: Mumbai Hotel Prices and Akureyri Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mumbai $7.37
    Akureyri $23

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Akureyri

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Akureyri:

  • Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port: $141
  • From Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers: $126
  • Akureyri Airport (AEY): Transfer to/from Akureyri City: $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Akureyri?

Prices for flights to both Akureyri and Mumbai 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
    Mumbai $42
    Akureyri $71

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mumbai $2.52
    Akureyri $18

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

Tours and Activities in Akureyri

Here are a few actual costs in Akureyri for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Akureyri Cruise Port: Mývatn Lakes, Waterfalls & Nature Trip: $282
  • Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour: $167
  • Akureyri Port: Dettifoss, Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn Tour: $229
  • Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and Akureyri Botanical Garden Tour: $170
  • Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoon Tour: $203
  • Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint: $82
  • Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch: $329
  • Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour: $247
  • Akureyri Private Walking Tour: $143
  • Akureyri Private Walking Tour: $135
  • 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship: $108
  • E-Bike Tour with Forest Lagoon Entry: $217

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mumbai $3.50
    Akureyri $15

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 Mumbai and Akureyri, we can see that Akureyri is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mumbai is in Asia and Akureyri is in Europe, 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 Akureyri would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Akureyri 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 Mumbai Expensive? and Is Akureyri Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Akureyri?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 770 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Akureyri, 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 Mumbai or Akureyri?

Akureyri 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 Mumbai or Akureyri in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Akureyri. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Mumbai is much warmer than Akureyri in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Akureyri fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Akureyri. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Akureyri receives 158 hours of full sun.

Mumbai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Akureyri. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Mumbai 28°C (82°F) 
    Akureyri 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Akureyri in the Autumn?

Both Akureyri and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Akureyri. In the autumn, Mumbai is much warmer than Akureyri. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Akureyri averages at about 3°C (38°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Akureyri during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Akureyri receives 52 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Akureyri. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 
    Akureyri 3°C (38°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Akureyri in the Winter?

Both Akureyri and Mumbai during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Akureyri can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Akureyri. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Akureyri fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).

It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the winter, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Akureyri. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Akureyri receives 7 hours of full sun.

Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Akureyri. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Mumbai 24°C (75°F) 
    Akureyri -2°C (28°F)

Should I visit Mumbai or Akureyri in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Akureyri. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.

Akureyri can be very cold during spring. Mumbai is much warmer than Akureyri in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Akureyri fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Akureyri during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Akureyri receives 130 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Akureyri. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Mumbai 29°C (84°F) 
    Akureyri 2°C (36°F)

Typical Weather for Akureyri and Mumbai

Mumbai Akureyri
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -2°C (28°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -1°C (31°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 2°C (36°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 19 mm (0.8 in)
Jun 29°C (84°F) 560 mm (22 in) 10°C (50°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 640 mm (25.2 in) 11°C (52°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 520 mm (20.5 in) 11°C (51°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 320 mm (12.6 in) 7°C (44°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Oct 29°C (84°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Nov 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) -0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Dec 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -2°C (29°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)