Which place is cheaper, London 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 London?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or London, 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 London?
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.
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83London $295
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in London is $295. 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 London in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32London $171
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64London $342
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and London
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or London? 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 London Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37London $35
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 Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Int Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Port: $162
- Mumbai Airport Transfers : Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $114
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Luxury Van: $102
- Create Your Own: Custom Private Tour of Mumbai with transfers: $97
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $81
- 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
- Arrival Private Transfers: Mumbai Airport BOM to Mumbai City in Business Car: $66
- Mumbai - private arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel : $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride$20
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Heathrow Express$25
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Luggage Storage$11
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London Map$1.76
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Oyster Card$49
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)$29
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Oyster Card$37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Southampton Port Transfer with Stonehenge stop-over included: $815
- Southampton: LHR to Southampton Executive SUV Transfer: $701
- Private Transfer London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Port: $620
- Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London: $606
- Private Transfer Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal: $606
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers for Heathrow groups.: $532
- Cambridge: LHR to Cambridge Executive SUV Transfer: $525
- Transfer to/ from Dover Cruise port to Central London: $507
- Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport to Dover Cruise Port: $489
- London Hotels and Airports: Private Transfer to Southampton: $472
- Heathrow to Southampton Private Cruise Transfer Luxury MPV: $472
- Southampton To London Heathrow Airport Transfers: $472
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or London?
Prices for flights to both London 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 $42London $81
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 London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks$18
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Tea$8.18
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason$53
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Morning Tea$8.66
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Pastry$6.82
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Sushi Dinner for One$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Borough Market Food Tour - Self Guided: $7.00
- Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $41
- Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $43
- Pizza and Beer Bus Experience: $67
- Pizza Express Dinner and Comedy Show Experience in Covent Garden: $75
- International Stand Up Show & Monmouth K. Dinner in Covent Garden: $89
- International Stand Up Show & Flesh & Buns Dinner, Covent Garden: $89
- Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in North London Home : $94
- Borough Market Christmas Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts: $96
- Tea and Doughnuts: Small-Group Borough Market Walking Food Tour : $96
- Traditional English Walking Food Tour With London Food Tours: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52London $44
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Dharavi Authentic Slum Tour: $120
- 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 Day Private Tour in Aurangabad: $290
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour : $46
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $226
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert$113
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London Symphony Orchestra$47
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London Pass$64
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Comedy Show$11
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London: $22
- Courtauld Gallery London Private Guided Tour 2 Hour: $267
- Greenwich, Real-world Adventure Game: $21
- London King's Cross Walking Tour: Homelessness Revisited: $30
- London Natural Marvels Museum Expedition Tour: $209
- Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket: $40
- Rock 'n' Roll Soho - a Walking Tour: $29
- Silent Disco Walking Tours West End Boogie Shoes: $40
- The Kinks Private Walking Tour of North Finchley: $260
- 'Cutty Sark' Entrance Ticket: $32
- 1 Hour Guided AI Walking Tour from Big Ben London in Any Language: $31
- 10 Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50London $21
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 London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- London Pub Crawl: $29
- Small Group Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour in London: $34
- London Calling Pub Crawl Shots Pints Pubs & Good Times: $34
- The Great East London Pub Crawl!: $34
- Camden Pub Crawl in London: $34
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $35
- Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting: $41
- Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London: $44
- Beer Babe Bar Crawl in London: $52
- Historic London Pub Tour: $55
- London Soho Rock and Roll Pub Tour with Guide: $65
- East End Craft Brewery Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and London, we can see that London 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 London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or London?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 71% larger than the population of London. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai and London, 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 London?
London 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 London in the Summer?
Both London 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, the summer months attract visitors to London because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mumbai is generally much warmer than London. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 28°C (82°F), and London fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than London during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while London receives 195 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Mumbai. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than London. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while London receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)London 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or London in the Autumn?
Both London 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. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to London this time of year.
Mumbai is much warmer than London in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and London fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than London. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while London receives 107 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets more rain in October than London. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while London receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)London 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or London in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and London. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to London for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in London. In the winter, Mumbai is much warmer than London. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mumbai in January average around 24°C (75°F), and London averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than London during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while London receives 52 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than London. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while London receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)London 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or London in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as London. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to London in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Mumbai is generally much warmer than London. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and London fluctuates around 9°C (48°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 London. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while London receives 147 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than London. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while London receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)London 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for London and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
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