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 $19Pretoria $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $19, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $59. 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 $6.33Pretoria $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $13Pretoria $48
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 $4.07Pretoria $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $77
- VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Luxury Retreats: $35
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan with 2stops in Komombo& EdfuTemples : $47
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $76
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $69
- Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada : $95
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $75
- Transfer from Aswan Airport : $35
- Sunset Departure Evening Aswan Airport Transfer: $32
- Shared Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels : $15
- Private transfer to Aswan Airport: $35
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
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: $27
- Private Transfer from JHB Airport to Hotels and Around Sandton: $35
- Airport transfers, door to door .private transfers: $38
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $52
- One Way Private Transfer from Airports and Hotels in Sandton: $87
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 $9.30Pretoria $25
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $49
- Private Aswan Nubian Cooking Class and Market Tour: $50
- Aswan Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $280
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feisty Food Tour : $73
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $104
- Pan African Cooking Class & Organic food experience: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $5.73Pretoria $14
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$1.19
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Abu Simbel Day tour from Aswan: $35
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $94
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Aswan : day tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk &High Dam: $27
- Aswan Luxury Car Tour: $75
- Exploration of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Private Tour: $29
- Full-Day Private Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk: $95
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $29
- Kayak Tour around the Temple of Philae & Heissa Island : $29
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $20
- Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
- Private Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan: $65
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: $16
- History Bicycle Tour of Soweto: $39
- Soweto Quad Bike and Tuk Tuk Tours : $42
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $47
- Johannesburg: Downtown Walking Tour Including Ponte City building: $49
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $50
- Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience : $53
- Half day Soweto Tour : $53
- Pretoria Capital City Tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $56
- Johannesburg & Soweto Tour - With Transport: $57
- Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings: $58
- Soweto Township Tour from Johannesburg - Friday Special: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.17Pretoria $30
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.