Which place is cheaper, Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Pretoria? 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
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 Eco Tours in South Africa, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $28Pretoria $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $28, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $69. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.45Pretoria $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Pretoria $56
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Pretoria? 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 $5.18Pretoria $13
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: $35
- VIP Private Transfer Aswan to Hurghada: $180
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan with 2stops in Komombo& EdfuTemples: $55
- 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: $30
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from Hotel To Aswan Airport: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $35
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $25
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $35
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Airport Transfers and Private Tours: $44
- Airport transfers,door to door shuttle: $53
- Sun City Private Transfer: $246
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $14Pretoria $29
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
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $66
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $113
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.88Pretoria $16
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:
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $299
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- 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
- 4 Day 3 Nights Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor: $1,273
- 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon: $284
- 4-Day / 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours: $279
- 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon: $285
- 4-Day Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor & Abu Simbel + Hot Air Balloon: $284
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Harties Cableway Experience Ticket: $19
- History Bicycle Tour of Soweto: $45
- Soweto Food and Beer Bike Tour: $47
- Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours: $48
- Johannesburg & Soweto Full day Tour - With Pickup & Drop Off: $60
- Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings: $64
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $65
- Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience: $67
- Soweto and Johannesburg Tour: $69
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $72
- Half day guided tour: $75
- Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour from ZAR R1 100 Private: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.01Pretoria $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Pretoria, we can see that Pretoria is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Pretoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pretoria 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 Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Pretoria?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Pretoria, 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.