Mumbai vs Singapore - City Size Comparison

Is Mumbai Bigger Than Singapore?

Yes — Singapore is 1.2x larger than Mumbai by area. Singapore spans 733 km² (283 mi²) while Mumbai covers 603 km² (233 mi²) — a difference of 130 km².

About Mumbai

India's financial capital and most populous city. Known as "The City of Dreams", Mumbai covers 603 km² with a population of 12.4 million. The city was established in 1507. Mumbai is known for Gateway of India, Bollywood film industry, Marine Drive, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Mumbai's dabbawalas deliver 200,000 lunchboxes daily with an error rate of 1 in 16 million

About Singapore

A global financial center and city-state in Southeast Asia. Often called "The Lion City", Singapore has an area of 733 km² and is home to 5.5 million people. Its history stretches back to 1819. Visitors come for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and much more. Getting around is easy with the MRT Singapore.

Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world

Population Density

Mumbai has a population density of 20,630 people per km² — one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Singapore, with 7,435 people per km², is a densely populated city. Mumbai is noticeably denser, packing 2.8 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Mumbai has a tropical wet and dry climate while Singapore experiences tropical rainforest conditions. When it's noon in Singapore, it's 9.5:00 AM in Mumbai — a 2.5-hour time difference.