Mumbai ranked fifth most budget-friendly city in the world

MUMBAI, India – A survey by a leading travel portal has ranked Mumbai the fifth most budget-friendly city in the world, after Hanoi, Warsaw, Sharm el Sheikh and Bangkok.

MUMBAI, India – A survey by a leading travel portal has ranked Mumbai the fifth most budget-friendly city in the world, after Hanoi, Warsaw, Sharm el Sheikh and Bangkok.

The survey by TripAdvisor found the total cost of a three-night holiday in Mumbai coming to Rs53,911, with the most notable expense being accommodation at Rs23,091. Mumbai is 39% more expensive than Hanoi. However, with respect to taxi rides, it’s cheaper than Bangkok, Sharm el Sheikh and Warsaw.

The survey compared the cost of a three-night break during the summer travel months of June to August in 40 key tourist cities around the world, taking into account typical costs for two people. These include a four-star hotel for three nights, a visit to three attractions, lunch each day, and dinner each day and a taxi ride to and from place of dining.

The survey found that travellers can find the best value in Southeast Asia, as four of the top 10 cheapest destinations are located there โ€” Hanoi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila take first, fourth, seventh and ninth places, respectively.

A three-night trip for two in Hanoi will only set you back an average of Rs46,645, excluding flights, nearly three times less than the price of a holiday in the world’s most expensive destination, Cancun, Mexico, which comes in at an average of Rs1,28,627.

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