Which place is cheaper, Kobe 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 Kobe?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Kobe, 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 Kobe?
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.
Kobe
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Kobe $130
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Kobe is $130. 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 Kobe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Kobe $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Kobe $126
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Kobe
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Kobe? 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 Kobe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Kobe $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Mumbai Package with Hotel,Private Airport Transfers and Sightseeing Tour: $270
- Private Arrival Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel Including VIP Assistance: $204
- Private Departure Transfer from Mumbai Hotel to Airport Including VIP Assistance: $204
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $167
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $114
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai City to Mumbai Airport BOM by Van: $112
- Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
- Kanheri caves half day guided tour with transfers: $96
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $81
- Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $69
- Airport Transfer: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai by Business Car: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kobe
Also for Kobe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arima-Onsen Resort to Osaka Kansai Airport KIX-Departure Transfer: $299
- Airport Transfer: Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City by Business Van: $178
- Departure Private Transfers from Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $178
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $178
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Van: $178
- Kobe City: Private transfer to/from Kansai Airport: $176
- Private Transfer from Kobe Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $176
- Departure Transfer: Kobe to Kobe Airport UKB by Business Car: $161
- Airport Transfer: Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City by Business Car: $161
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kobe Airport to Kobe City: $155
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Car: $144
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Car: $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Kobe?
Prices for flights to both Kobe 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 $42Kobe $54
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 Kobe
For Kobe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class: Create Your Own Savory Pancake: $55
- Kobe Home Cooking Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class: $61
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $72
- Discover Kobe's Flavors On A Cooking Class: $76
- Kobe Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $95
- Cooking Class with Kobe Beef Sukiyaki and Origami: $101
- Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $223
- Private tour in Kobe with beef dinner: $487
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Kobe $24
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 Kobe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kobe.
- Kobe to Setouchi Triennale Art Festival Day Tour : $264
- 1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting: $178
- 1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake: $143
- 4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef : $177
- Arima Onsen History Tour: $46
- Classic Kobe GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Cruise Shore Excursion: Kobe Sake Tasting with Local Guide: $108
- Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake: $159
- KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included): $103
- KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included): $108
- KOBE Sake Walking Tour in Japan's Top Sake Breweries: $88
- KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour : $97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Kobe $8.87
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 Kobe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:
- Private Sake Tour and Tasting at a Kobe Brewery: $82
- Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $87
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting Sake: $88
- KOBE Sake brewery PRIVATE walking tour with Local guide: $89
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting and Kobe Beef Bites: $108
- 5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience: $186
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Kobe, we can see that Kobe is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Kobe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kobe 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 Kobe Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Kobe?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Kobe. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Kobe, 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 Kobe?
Kobe 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 Kobe in the Summer?
Both Kobe and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Kobe in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mumbai is generally around the same temperature as Kobe. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Kobe during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kobe. It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Kobe. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Kobe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Autumn?
Both Kobe and Mumbai during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Kobe for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Mumbai is much warmer than Kobe in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Kobe fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Kobe. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 159 hours of full sun.
Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Mumbai usually gets less rain in October than Kobe. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Kobe 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Kobe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Kobe because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Mumbai is much warmer than Kobe. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Kobe averages at about 5°C (42°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Kobe during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Kobe. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Kobe 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Kobe in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Kobe. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Kobe this time of year.
In April, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Kobe. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kobe. Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Kobe. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Kobe 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kobe and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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