Which place is cheaper, Railay Beach 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 Railay Beach?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Railay Beach, 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 Railay Beach?
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.
Railay Beach
If you're looking to scale great heights and add more achievements to your list during your vacation, consider a trip to the peninsula of Rai Leh, or more commonly Railay Bay or Railay Beach, in the Krabi region of Thailand. This swimming and rock climbing hotspot is known for its towering limestone peaks and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Railay Beach $139
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Railay Beach is $139. 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 Railay Beach in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Railay Beach $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Railay Beach $146
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Railay Beach
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Railay Beach? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Railay Beach $29
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 Downtown to Mumbai Airport(BOM) Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Mumbai Airport(BOM) to Mumbai Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Mumbai Airport Transfer to and from Hotel: $31
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Railay Beach?
Prices for flights to both Railay Beach 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 $42Railay Beach $43
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
Typical Food Prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of dining costs in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$6.28
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Pizza$5.34
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Railay Beach $26
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
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra City Tour with Fatehpur Sikri: $7.10
- Dharavi Slum Tour - See the real Slum with a Local Guide: $8.09
- "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
- Inside Dharavi: A Unique Slum Tour with an Local Guide: $9.81
- Dharavi slum tour in Mumbai by Female tour guides of the slum: $9.82
- Mumbai Slum Tour with Dhobi Ghat Laundry & Train Ride Tour: $11
- Mumbai Slum Tour –Visit Dharavi Slum with Local Guide : $12
- Gufran’s Slum Home Tour in the Mumbai Slums: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Rock Climbing (for Two)$22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Railay Beach $17
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Beer$1.88
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Railay Beach, we can see that Railay Beach 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 Railay Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Railay Beach 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 Railay Beach Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai or Railay Beach?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Mumbai or Railay Beach in the Summer?
Both Railay Beach and Mumbai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Railay Beach year-round.
August to October is the rainy season in Railay Beach. Railay Beach gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually gets more rain in July than Railay Beach. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Railay Beach, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Mumbai often gets less sunshine than Railay Beach. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Railay Beach receives 206 hours of full sun.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Railay Beach in the summer. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Railay Beach fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Railay Beach 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Railay Beach in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Railay Beach. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round. Railay Beach attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Railay Beach is the dry season. Also, August to October is the rainy season in Railay Beach. Railay Beach receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Railay Beach. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Mumbai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Railay Beach during autumn. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Railay Beach receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Railay Beach. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mumbai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Railay Beach averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Railay Beach 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Railay Beach in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Railay Beach. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Railay Beach throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Railay Beach is the dry season. Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Railay Beach. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Railay Beach. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the winter, Mumbai often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Railay Beach. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Railay Beach receives 287 hours of full sun.
In January, Mumbai is generally cooler than Railay Beach. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 24°C (75°F), and Railay Beach fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Railay Beach 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Railay Beach in the Spring?
Both Railay Beach and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Railay Beach because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Railay Beach. In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Railay Beach. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Railay Beach receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Railay Beach. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Railay Beach during spring. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Railay Beach receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mumbai is around the same temperature as Railay Beach in the spring. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Railay Beach fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Railay Beach 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Railay Beach and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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