Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Cappadocia can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, and The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Cappadocia $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is $151. 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 Abu Dhabi and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Cappadocia $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Cappadocia $106
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Cappadocia $51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Skydive in Abu Dhabi | Tandem Skydive with transfer: $817
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Tickets with Private Transfers: $289
- Private Transfer from Talal Liwa to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $271
- Private Transfer from Jebel Dhanna Resort to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Sharjah: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Qasr Al Sarab: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Fujairah: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Talal Liwa: $271
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Jebel Dhanna Resort: $271
- Ferrari World Theme Park and Seaworld Park Ticket with Transfer: $250
- Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Shuttle Transfer(Kayseri ASR - Nevsehir NAV Airport to Hotel): $13
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $13
- Airport Transfer From and To Kayseri and Nevsehir : $13
- Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $15
- From Kayseri & Nevsehir Airports: Transfer to Cappadocia: $16
- Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $16
- One way Transfer from Nevşehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotels: $16
- Kayseri Airport Transfer: $16
- Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Shared Airport Transfer to Nevsehir Airport From Cappadocia: $22
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $45Cappadocia $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner in Abu Dhabi: $60
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $62
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Transfer: $43
- Cappadocia Turkish Night in Avanos Dinner Included: $48
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $54
- 3 Hours Turkish Night in Cappadocia with Dinner: $54
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $63
- Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $64
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $71
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $78
- Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Cappadocia $95
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
- Ferrari World Entrance ticket : $95
- Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hour Ticket/Pass For Yas Water World In Dubai.: $103
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch : $117
- 8 hours Private Tour: Ferrari World and Louvre Museum with Pickup: $270
- 8-Hours Tickets to Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi: $107
- ABU DHABI CITY TOUR [FULL DAY]: $111
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.93
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.55
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.78
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.09
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Turkish Bath$2.16
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Hot air ballooning$13
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Goreme open air museum$0.62
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Bellydancing Show$4.02
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket: $4.34
- Best Of Private Cappadocia Tour ( Car & Guide ): $4.89
- Cappadocia Private Tour (Car & Guide): $5.00
- Cappadocia Private Tour with Car & Guide : $5.99
- Full Day Private Cappadocia Tour( Car & Guide): $10
- Cappadocia 1 hour horse tour: $16
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $16
- Cappadocia horseback valley tour: $18
- Private Underground City tour in Cappadocia Derinkuyu , Kaymakli: $18
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Photographer: $20
- Cappadocia Local Carpet Weaving Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Cappadocia $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $64
- Cappadocia Wine Cellar and Wine Yard with Wine Tasting: $79
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $196
When comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Cappadocia, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Cappadocia is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Cappadocia?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Cappadocia, 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.
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