Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Copenhagen? 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 Copenhagen?
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.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $30Copenhagen $270
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $30, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $270. 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 Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.95Copenhagen $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Copenhagen $192
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Copenhagen? 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 Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.46Copenhagen $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- VIP Transfer – Private Pickup & Drop-off from Aswan Airport: $25
- VIP Private Transfer Aswan to Hurghada: $180
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $99
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $79
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $5.00
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from Hotel To Aswan Airport: $25
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $35
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Copenhagen Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $52
- Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $71
- Kastrup hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Arrival Transfer: $102
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Airport: $104
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $116
- Private Transfer from Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port: $117
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $118
- Private transfer Copenhagen airport, Port to or from the city: $121
- Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $123
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $124
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): $124
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Port: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen 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 $15Copenhagen $113
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $65
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $177
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $40
- Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $104
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $106
- Original Copenhagen food tour: 8 tastings, full meal & VIP access: $138
- Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $138
- Modern City Food Tour: $149
- Copenhagen Modern Food Tour: $151
- NEW! Eating Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød: $155
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $188
- Copenhagen Private Culinary Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Classics: $231
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.36Copenhagen $33
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$1.21
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $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 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour: $55
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- 3-Day Aswan , Nubian Village ,Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket: $177
- 3-Day Guided tour to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor from Cairo: $285
- 3-Day Tour Aswan, Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket, Opt. Balloon: $280
- 3-Day, 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours: $219
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$9.16
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Coffee$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Tour In Copenhagen with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hippies & Christianshavn Tip-Based Walking Tour: $5.78
- Copenhagen Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Copenhagen Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 29 reviews: $7.03
- Copenhagen Christiania: Hidden Stories Self-Guided Adventure: $7.30
- The Day the Soldiers Came: A Self Guided Copenhagen Walking Tour: $7.99
- Sakura in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Copenhagen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.27
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $9.99
- Self-Guided Tour of Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.07Copenhagen $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
- Vejrhøj Arch Hike with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Copenhagen, 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.