Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Abu Dhabi?
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 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 Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Cappadocia $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is $129. 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 $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Cappadocia $72
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 $35
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:
- Abu Dhabi Intercity Transfers: $270
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Tickets with Private Transfers: $257
- Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Ticket with Hotel Transfers: $251
- Entry Tickets to Ferrari World Fast Track with Private Transfer: $235
- Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi From Dubai Included Transfer and Tickets: $235
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury SUV: $232
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport DXB in Luxury Van: $226
- Warner Bros World and Ferrari World Combo Ticket with transfer from Dubai: $204
- Miracle Garden And Global Village Dubai Tour With Transfers From Abu Dhabi: $200
- Ferrari World, Yas and Warner Bros Word Tickets with Transfer: $200
- Abu Dhabi Combo Ticket: Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld with transfers: $195
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai: $192
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Or Shared Round-Trip NAV/ASR Transfers: $0.34
- Cappadocia Private Airport Transfers from Kayseri & Nevşehir: $3.49
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $3.49
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From to Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport: $3.49
- Cappadocia Transfer From/To Nevsehir and Kayseri Airport: $3.49
- RoundTrip Transfers From Hotels to Kayseri/Nevşehir Airports: $3.50
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevsehir (ASR or NAV): $8.68
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Watching Tour With Hotel Transfer: $9.33
- Cappadocia Shared Airport Transfer Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport: $10
- Horseback Tour in Cappadocia Valleys and Transfers: $10
- Cappadocia ATV Quad Tour with Professional Photoshoot Transfer: $11
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport: $12
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 $78Cappadocia $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Dinner: $28
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $36
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Sandboarding, Camel Ride & Dinner: $47
- Experience Abu Dhabi Yas Island by Dhow Cruise at Sea with Dinner: $55
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner: $65
- Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi: $69
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows: $71
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $71
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Shows: $73
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
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:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course: $47
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $52
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Turkish Night Show In Cappadocia (with Dinner): $63
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $64
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $65
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show With Dinner and Transfer: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Cappadocia $66
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- 17 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Abu Dhabi: $245
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
- 2 Days: Abu Dhabi Half Day City Tour & Evening Desert Safari: $140
- 4 Hour Abu Dhabi City Tour - Private Tour: $265
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 45 minutes Yas Experience: $56
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch: $103
- Abu Dhabi 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $34
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $47
- Abu Dhabi City Essentials Half day tour from Abu Dhabi: $44
- Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour from Abu Dhabi Hotels: $80
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $227
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$0.64
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.44
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.61
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.13
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Turkish Bath$1.49
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Hot air ballooning$8.62
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Goreme open air museum$0.43
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Bellydancing Show$2.77
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour - Göreme Experience: $3.49
- Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.49
- Cappadocia Green Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.49
- Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup: $3.49
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Guide & Driver: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Cappadocia Daily Tour Red&Green & Tour with Opt. Languages Guide: $5.83
- Cappadocia Artisan & Local Craft Experience: $9.00
- Cappadocia Top Sights Tour Skip the Line Guided Experience: $10
- Cappadocia Daytime Horse Riding Tour Scenic Valleys and Trails: $11
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $13
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Cappadocia $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $43
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $76
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $111
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $128
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Cappadocia, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Cappadocia is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Cappadocia.
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.
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.