Which place is cheaper, Prague 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 Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Prague? 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 Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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 Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Prague $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Prague is $140. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.47Prague $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Prague $148
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.20Prague $8.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $11
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Anywhere in Aswan: $15
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $15
- Private Transfer Service From Aswan Airport to anywhere in Aswan: $16
- Private Aswan Transfers (Airport - Luxor - Hurghada ): $17
- Aswan Airport VIP Transfer – Private,Comfortable &On-Time Service: $18
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Aswan airport transfer: $21
- Private transfer from/to Aswan train station: $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague Airport Shared Departure Transfer: $19
- Prague Castle: Admission Ticket With Bus Transfer And Audioguide: $37
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $40
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $46
- Private Prague Airport Transfer with Driver: $48
- Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $48
- Prague Airport (PRG) Departure Transfer from Prague City: $52
- PRAGUE AIRPORT - CITY TRANSFERS in Spanish: $52
- Prague Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $52
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $53
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $53
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $14Prague $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $42
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.60
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Lunch for One$14
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Bananas$0.65
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Cookies$0.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Prague Comedy Walking Tour with Unlimited Drinks & Dinner: $56
- Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $60
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $73
- Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $74
- Folkloric Dinner with Transfer: $80
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $80
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $81
- Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $86
- Shared River Cruise Tour in Prague with Dinner: $92
- Prague Crystal Dinner: 3-Hour Panoramic Glass Boat Cruise: $93
- PragueWay Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $95
- Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.91Prague $18
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$1.15
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Private shopping tour in Aswan bazzars: $8.00
- Adventure Felucca Ride in Aswan ( Private boat ): $17
- Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
- Aswan Highlights Tour Philae Temple High Dam Unfinished Obelisk: $25
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- Nubian Village Tour: $25
- Philae Temple private tour or Sound and light show evining: $25
- Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.60
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.45
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Image Theatre for Two$44
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Prague's Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Comfortable E-bike: $3.42
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.42
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.42
- Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.42
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague: $3.42
- Prague's Highlights & Viewpoints, Sightseeing on Ebike: $3.42
- Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague: $3.42
- Electric Trike Tour in Prague - City Sightseeing & Fun Riding: $3.42
- Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing: $3.42
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.42
- Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.42
- Retro Style E-Bike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.02Prague $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry: $39
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar in Krizikova: $46
- 2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $50
- Drunken Monkey Prague Boat Party Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Club Entry: $54
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $56
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $62
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $66
- Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $72
- COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $74
- Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour: $80
- Prague Private Brewery Tour: $86
- Strahov Monastery and Brewery Experience with Pickup: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Prague, 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.