Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Aswan? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Aswan?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $147Aswan $16
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $16. 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 Antalya and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $55Aswan $6.75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $110Aswan $14
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Aswan? 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $110Aswan $4.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Land Of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $6.39
- From Transfer for Land of Legends Night Show: $7.99
- From Land of Legends Transfer and Boat Parade Show: $7.99
- Land of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $8.79
- Antalya airport Belek shuttle transfer: $9.60
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer (Belek,Antalya,Kemer): $10
- Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $14
- From Side: Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $16
- Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Sulu Boat Trip w/Lunch, Transfers and Sunset Option: $17
- From Land of Legends Night Show with Transfer: $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- VIP Express Exclusive Aswan Airport Transfer: $50
- VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Luxury Retreats: $35
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $64
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $63
- Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite : $30
- Transfer from Aswan To Luxor: $114
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan : $13
- Sunset Departure Evening Aswan Airport Transfer: $32
- Station Aswan Transfer To hotel: $8.00
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $6.40
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $25Aswan $5.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $72
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $103
- Pamukkale tour w. Entrance, Lunch, Dinner & Transfer from Antalya: $118
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Dinner at Soleih restaurant by vehicle: $33
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
- Dinner In Nile Cruise in Aswan: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Aswan $6.11
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.20
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.87
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya: $11
- Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
- Pamukkale Tour From Antalya : $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2-DaysTour from Aswan Philae the High Dam the Unfinished Obelisk and Abu Simbel: $90
- Abu Simbel Day tour from Aswan: $50
- Abu Simbel Private Tour from Aswan : $110
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $99
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Full-Day Private Tour to Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan With Guide : $100
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $22
- Kayak Tour around the Temple of Philae & Heissa Island : $27
- Nubian Village Tour - Animalia : $84
- Nubian Village and Philae Temple Private Guided Tour From Aswan: $30
- Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
- Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam Tour: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Aswan $1.24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Aswan, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Aswan is in Africa, 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 Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Aswan?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Aswan, 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.