A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Aswan vs. Madhya Pradesh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Aswan or Madhya Pradesh?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Aswan or Madhya Pradesh? 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 Madhya Pradesh?

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.

Madhya Pradesh

Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in India, and The Best 2-Week Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Aswan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Aswan Prices
    Egypt Prices
    Madhya Pradesh Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Aswan $29
    Madhya Pradesh $0.00

The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $0.00. 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 Madhya Pradesh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Aswan $9.72
    Madhya Pradesh -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Aswan $19
    Madhya Pradesh $0.00
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Madhya Pradesh

Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Madhya Pradesh? 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.

Hotels in Aswan


Hotels in Madhya Pradesh


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Aswan $5.33
    Madhya Pradesh -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:

  • Abu Simbel Shared Transfer: $37
  • Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $150
  • Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
  • Aswan Airport Arrival Private Transfer – Up to 8 Passengers: $30
  • Aswan Airport Arrival Transfer: $16
  • Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $19
  • Aswan Airport Private Departure Transfer: $28
  • Aswan Airport Private Transfer: $12
  • Aswan Airport Transfer to Nile Cruise or Hotel: $30
  • Aswan Airport Transfers: $32
  • Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
  • Aswan Port Private Arrival Transfer: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:

  • Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $45
  • Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $45
  • Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $47
  • Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $47
  • Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $106

Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Madhya Pradesh?

Prices for flights to both Madhya Pradesh 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Aswan $15
    Madhya Pradesh -

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
  • Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
  • Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Aswan $9.14
    Madhya Pradesh -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:


  • Temple Kom Ombo for Two
    $1.18

Tours and Activities in Aswan

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:

  • Adventure Felucca Ride in Aswan ( Private boat ): $17
  • 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
  • Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
  • Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $20
  • Private Felucca Sunset Tour on the Nile River in Aswan: $20
  • Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
  • Aswan Tour, Philae Temple and High Dam: $21
  • Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $22
  • Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $23
  • Nubian Village Tour: $25
  • 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
  • Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour: $25

Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh

Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 6D Bhasma Aarti VR Experience at Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain: $3.80
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Khajuraho (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
  • Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $12
  • Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $22
  • Indore Local Tour: $22
  • Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $27
  • Day Tour Of Khajuraho: $28
  • Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $35
  • Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho: $49
  • Private Half-Day Kamasutra Temple Tour in Khajuraho: $49
  • Ujjain and Mahakaleshwar Temple Private Day Tour from Indore: $53
  • Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Aswan $1.04
    Madhya Pradesh -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Madhya Pradesh, we can see that Aswan is more expensive. And not only is Madhya Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aswan is in Africa and Madhya Pradesh is in Asia, 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 Madhya Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madhya Pradesh 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 Aswan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aswan than you might in Madhya Pradesh.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aswan Expensive? and Is Madhya Pradesh Expensive?.