Which place is cheaper, Quepos 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 Quepos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Quepos? 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 Quepos?
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.
Quepos
Quepos is both a district and the capital of Aguirre canton in the Puntareanas Province of Costa Rica. The town is quite small, and the district has a population of about 22,000 people. Quepos is a popular tourist destination in Costa Rica due to its close proximity to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast. The town's economy is centered around tourism and there is no shortage of bars and restaurants in the area. The town also has a lively nightlife for such a small community.
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 Wildlife Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Costa Rica.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $28Quepos $153
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $28, while the average daily cost in Quepos is $153. 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 Quepos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.45Quepos $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Quepos $168
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Quepos
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Quepos? 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 Quepos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.18Quepos $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- 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 Aswan to Luxor: $35
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
- Private transfer - Aswan to Abu Simbel and return: $80
- Private Transfers From Aswan To Luxor: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quepos
Also for Quepos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Manuel Antonio: $88
- Puntarenas city to Juan Santamaria Intl Airport(SJO)-Departure Private Transfer: $103
- Private One Way Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José (Airport SJO): $110
- Transfer From San Jose Airport To Manuel Antonio Beach: $135
- One-Way Private Transfer from Uvita to Quepos - Manuel Antonio: $140
- Transfer from Quepos Cruise Port to Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): $162
- Private One Way Transfer from Manuel Antonio to Arenal La Fortuna: $195
- Private Transfer FROM or TO Manuel Antonio - Sierpe: $209
- One-Way Private Transfer from Quepos - Manuel Antonio to the Sierpe: $213
- Transfer from Manuel Antonio to SJO Airport and surroundings: $229
- Private Transfer: SJO Airport to or from Manuel Antonio Quepos: $235
- Private Airport Transfer to Manuel Antonio: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Quepos?
Prices for flights to both Quepos 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 $14Quepos $56
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
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $65
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
Typical Food Prices in Quepos
For Quepos, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch$16
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Seafood Dinner (for 1)$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quepos
For Quepos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class and Medical Plants Garden: $77
- Cooking Class & Medicinal Plants Garden Manuel Antonio: $77
- Night Mangrove Safari Boat Tour with Dinner | Manuel Antonio: $79
- Local Flavor Cooking Experience: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.88Quepos $19
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 Day Aswan Tour+Hotel Includ:Abu Simbel, Philae& Nubian Village: $190
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $270
- 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Including Abu Simbel: $250
- 3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $299
- 3 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour: $55
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- 3-Day Guided tour to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor from Cairo: $285
- 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
Tours and Activities in Quepos
For Quepos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Manuel Antonio Nature Experience with Jeremias: $25
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour – With Ticket Option: $27
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour with ticket option: $27
- Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches: $27
- Manuel Antonio Park Guided Tour with Ticket Included Option: $28
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour: $28
- Manuel Antonio National Guided Park tour: $29
- Manuel Antonio National Park : Guided tour with TICKET INCLUDED: $29
- Guided Tour in Manuel Antonio National Park: $29
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guide Hiking and Wildlife Experience: $29
- Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour WITHOUT TICKETS: $30
- Manuel Antonio National Park Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.01Quepos $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Quepos, we can see that Quepos 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 Quepos is in Central America, 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 Quepos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Quepos 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 Quepos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Quepos?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Quepos. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Quepos, 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.