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.
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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.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $30Madhya Pradesh $1,247
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $30, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $1,247. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.95Madhya Pradesh $542
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Madhya Pradesh $1,084
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.46Madhya Pradesh $189
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- A transfer to Luxor from Aswan by car: $75
- Abu Simbel Shared Transfer: $37
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $26
- Aswan Airport Arrival Transfer: $16
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $19
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Transfer: $24
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Aswan City Tour With Private Transfer and Live Guide: $45
- Aswan Port Private Arrival Transfer: $24
- Aswan Port Private Departure 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: $44
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $44
- 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
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Food Meals for one dayAswan $15Madhya Pradesh $461
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $65
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.36Madhya Pradesh $343
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:
- Shared Half-Day tour of The Nubian Village: $10
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Private Guided Tour to Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk: $20
- Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $20
- Aswan full day tour phile temple unfinished obelisk high dam: $20
- Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $23
- Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour: $25
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- Aswan Highlights Tour Philae Temple High Dam Unfinished Obelisk: $25
- Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour: $25
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $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: $2.98
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Khajuraho (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $11
- Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $21
- Indore Local Tour: $22
- Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $27
- Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $34
- Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho: $48
- Private Half-Day Kamasutra Temple Tour in Khajuraho: $48
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
- Ujjain and Mahakaleshwar Temple Private Day Tour from Indore: $52
- Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.07Madhya Pradesh $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Madhya Pradesh, we can see that Madhya Pradesh 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 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 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 Madhya Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh Expensive?.
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.