A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mumbai vs. Lake Titicaca (Puno) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mumbai or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

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.

Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.


Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) or Mumbai?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Mumbai Prices
    India Prices
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) Prices
    Peru Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Mumbai $83
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $70

The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $70. 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mumbai $32
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mumbai $64
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $56
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)


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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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mumbai $7.37
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai

Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Dharavi Slum Tour in Mumbai with Combo Packages & Transfers: $12
  • Mumbai Airport BOM Private Transfer to Mumbai City Central/Hotels: $24
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai to your Accommodation in Pune: $24
  • Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $24
  • Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $25
  • Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
  • Private Guided Tour in Kanheri Cave with Transfers: $35
  • Private Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $35
  • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) to Mumbai - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
  • One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $39
  • Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
  • Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $62

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):


  • Taxi
    $0.86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):

  • Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $229
  • Private Transfer from Puno to Frontera Kasani: $222
  • Private Transfer from Puno to Desaguadero: $212
  • Private Transfer from Puno to Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport: $97
  • Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $97
  • Private transfer airport-puno-viceverse: $60
  • Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $50
  • Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $47
  • Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
  • Private Transfer from Puerto de Puno to Hotel Puno: $23
  • Juliaca Airport Shared Transfer to/from Puno: $20
  • Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28

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

Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:


  • Tamales
    $1.58

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mumbai $2.52
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $31

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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:

  • 2 Day Lake Titicaca Tour From Puno: $150
  • 2 Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile from Puno: $69
  • 2 Days and 1 Night Tour from Puno to Colca Canyon and Arequipa: $210
  • 2 Days and One Night Tour on the Aymara Route and Churches in Juli: $90
  • 2-Day Amantani Homestay Including Kayak Experience: $233
  • 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $13
  • 3h Boat Tour to Uros Island from Puno: $40
  • Aymara's route 1 day tour in Puno: Inca Uyo, Aramu Muru, Molloco: $90
  • Chullpas de Sillustani Inca Cemetery Tour by Tourist Bus: $26
  • Cultural Tour to Uros Floating Island: $60
  • Full Day Guided Tour of the Aymara Route from Puno: $40
  • Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands: $52

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mumbai $3.50
    Lake Titicaca (Puno) $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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Mumbai is more expensive. And not only is Lake Titicaca (Puno) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mumbai is in Asia and Lake Titicaca (Puno) is in South America, 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno).

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?

Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.