Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Nadi (Port Denarau) $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $202. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.66Nadi (Port Denarau) $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Nadi (Port Denarau) $216
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.30Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $5.00
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $11
- Private Transfer Service From Hotel To Aswan Airport: $14
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Anywhere in Aswan: $15
- Private Tour to Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Transfers: $15
- Private Transfer Service From Aswan Airport to anywhere in Aswan: $16
- Private VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Hotel or Nile Cruise: $17
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Private Transfer from / to aswan airport: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.32
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.32
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $9.32
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.32
- Private Shuttle Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $9.32
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $9.32
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.32
- Private VIP Transfers - Nadi International Airport to All Hotels: $9.32
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $11
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
- Port Denarau Island from Your Resort (Private Transfer): $12
- Nadi Airport to All Denarau Islands Resorts (Private Transfer): $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $15Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.09Nadi (Port Denarau) $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$1.17
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $20
- Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
- Philae Temple private tour or Sound and light show evining: $25
- Aswan Highlights Tour Philae Temple High Dam Unfinished Obelisk: $25
- Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: $25
- Nubian Village Tour: $25
- Shared Half-Day Tour to the Nubian Village: $25
- Explore Philae Temple and High-Dam on Half-day Tour: $26
- Nubian Village Tour by Motorboat: $28
- Aswan City Private Tour By Horse Carriage: $29
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $47
- Kava Factory Tour and Flavored Kava Tasting Experience: $55
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Cultural Day Tour: $68
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $72
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $75
- Nadi Sightseeing & Mud Pool Tour: $79
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $80
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $80
- Cultural Night Tour: $82
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $82
- Nadi Heritage Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.04Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.