Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Mumbai?
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 Mumbai or Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Coimbra, 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 Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Coimbra $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $162. 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 Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Coimbra $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Coimbra $102
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Coimbra? 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: Mumbai Hotel Prices and Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Coimbra $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $69
- Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
- Private Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer from Mumbai to your Accommodation in Pune: $24
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $167
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $62
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Downtown: $60
- Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $25
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $204
- Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $204
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova : $298
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Take Christ's Convent : $274
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $161
- Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $159
- Private transfer in Coimbra City : $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra 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
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Food Meals for one dayMumbai $42Coimbra $97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Virtual Authentic Indian Tea and Paratha Cooking Class: $14
- 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: $31
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $31
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Flavors of Mumbai Food Tour : $40
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $42
- Secret Street Food Tour With Private Car inMumbai: $44
- Private Mumbai Market Tour and Cooking Class With an Expert: $52
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tomar Cooking Class & Garden-to-Table Meal with Lake Views: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Coimbra $21
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Kanheri Caves Heritage Tour: $45
- Mumbai by Night Guided Tour : $50
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $41
- "Private Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $46
- "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
- "Private Mumbai Kanheri Caves Tour : A Buddhist Settlement": $46
- 3 Days Complete Mumbai Tour Inclusive of Bollywood Studio Experience: $277
- 3 Hours of Pottery Making Experience in a Studio in Mumbai: $66
- 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $116
- All In One Combo Tour of Mumbai City, Dabbawalas, Dhobhi Ghat, Slums & Bollywood: $150
- All in one Combo of City ,Slum,Dhobighat & Dabbawala tour: $77
- All inclusive Elephanta Caves Guided Tour: $50
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Coimbra : $218
- A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão: $155
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coimbra: $89
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã: $89
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã (with walk): $155
- Arista Tour - Penacova Windmills and Landscapes (noon): $89
- Buggy Tour in Serra da Lousã 2Hours: $143
- Buracas do Casmilo Private Hiking Tour from Coimbra: $101
- Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local: $42
- Coimbra City Tour : $24
- Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions: $5.96
- Coimbra Downtown Walking Tour with uptown insights : $5.96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Coimbra $14
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $72
- Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Coimbra, we can see that Coimbra 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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Coimbra 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 Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Coimbra?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Coimbra, 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 Coimbra?
Coimbra 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 Coimbra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Coimbra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
In July, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Coimbra during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Coimbra. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Coimbra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Coimbra. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mumbai is much warmer than Coimbra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Coimbra fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Coimbra. Mumbai usually gets less rain in October than Coimbra. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Coimbra in the Winter?
Both Coimbra and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
In the winter, Mumbai is much warmer than Coimbra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Coimbra averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Coimbra in the Spring?
Both Coimbra and Mumbai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Coimbra, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Coimbra. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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