Which place is cheaper, Yakushima 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 Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Yakushima, 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 Yakushima?
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.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $141. 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 Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Yakushima $51
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 Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $42Yakushima $50
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Yakushima $21
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
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour: $336
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Yakushima $6.61
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 Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima 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 Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai or Yakushima?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima 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.
In the summer, Mumbai is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Yakushima averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Yakushima 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 Yakushima. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Yakushima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
In October, Mumbai is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Yakushima. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Mumbai is much warmer than Yakushima in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Mumbai usually gets less rain in January than Yakushima. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Yakushima in the Spring?
Both Yakushima and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Yakushima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In April, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima 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 (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.