Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Aswan?
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 Aswan or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Berlin? 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: Aswan or Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Berlin $200
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $200. 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 Aswan and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.66Berlin $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Berlin $146
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Berlin? 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: Aswan Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.30Berlin $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
- Private Aswan to Luxor Transfer with Custom Temple Stops: $200
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada: $188
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada – Travel in Comfort: $180
- Exclusive Aswan to Luxor Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $170
- Transfer Service to Luxor from Aswan: $160
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer: $132
- Private Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan with Transfer: $120
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by Air-Conditioned Vehicle: $120
- Round-Trip Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $115
- Private Transfer Aswan to Luxor: $105
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.60
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Bahn Ticket$3.42
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Short Taxi Ride$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- BER Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $46
- Berlin Private Transfer to/from Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $62
- Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin To Berlin Airport: $62
- Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin Airport To Berlin: $62
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $75
- Brandenburg Airport Transfer to Berlin City Center: $79
- Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) - Departure Transfer: $80
- Berlin Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $82
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $86
- Private Berlin Airport & City Transfer: $88
- Berlin Airport Private Transfer Flexible Destinations: $88
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Aswan 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 dayAswan $15Berlin $102
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $42
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.70
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Turkish Sandwich$2.28
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Currywurst$2.28
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2 Pho Noodles$10
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$68
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Mauer Park (2)$13
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Coffees at Impala$8.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy Show with Free Pizza and Free Shots: $17
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $33
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $51
- Berlin Food Tour: Taste the Best with a Full Meal & Beer: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Wintergarten Variety AHOI - Swing*Dinner*Acrobatics - Show Ticket: $78
- Candlelight dinner for two – Italian night in Berlin: $81
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $82
- Kreuzberg Food Tour – Five Courses in Wrangelkiez: $87
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.09Berlin $25
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$1.17
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2 Day Aswan Tour+Hotel Includ:Abu Simbel, Philae& Nubian Village: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $85
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $270
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Including Abu Simbel: $250
- 3 Days Private Tour to Abu Simble, Balloon Ride, Aswan and Luxor: $299
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3-Day Tour Aswan, Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket, Opt. Balloon: $280
- 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon: $249
- 4 Days Nile Cruise; Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel & Hot Balloon: $296
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$22
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Berlin 2-Hour Segway Tour: $2.33
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $3.53
- City's Highlights Walking Tour: $4.65
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Berlin: $4.69
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.70
- Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Berlin in a Day - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour: $5.87
- Kreuzberg's Secret Society: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
- Ku'damm Couture and Currywurst: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour-The Fall of the wall: A light for humanity: $6.70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.04Berlin $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Pub Crawl, Bars, Beats & Insider Stories: $11
- Pub Crawl & Party with Free Shots & VIP Club Access: $12
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $17
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin show ticket: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $22
- Alternative Berlin Pub Crawl: $24
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $29
- Sip Up Comedy - Stand Up Comedy with Wine Tasting: $31
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $47
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aswan is in Africa and Berlin 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 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Aswan Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Berlin, 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.