Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Roatan? 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
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 Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.72Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Roatan? 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 $5.33Roatan $17
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 Aswan Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $10
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $11
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- Private Transfer Service From Hotel To Aswan Airport: $14
- Private Transfer From Aswan Airport Transfer To Hotel: $15
- Private Tour to Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Transfers: $15
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Anywhere in Aswan: $15
- Private Transfer Service From Aswan Airport to anywhere in Aswan: $16
- Private VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Hotel or Nile Cruise: $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
- Roatan West End Beach Break with Private Transfer: $45
- Honduras Airport(RTB) to Roatan -Arrival Private Transfer: $57
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $62
- Roatan Airport Private Shuttle – Island Transfers: $65
- Ground transfers and ticket ferry to Utila or La Ceiba: $80
- Let's Go Native Roatan City Cultural Tour, Transfer: $80
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $15Roatan $15
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
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $67
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.14Roatan $25
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$1.18
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Adventure Felucca Ride in Aswan ( Private boat ): $17
- Aswan Tour, Philae Temple and High Dam: $19
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Private Day tour to High Dam&Unfinished Obelisk&Philae From Aswan: $20
- Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $20
- Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
- Aswan full day tour phile temple unfinished obelisk high dam: $20
- Aswan City Tour By Horse And Carriage: $25
- Shared Half-Day Tour to the Nubian Village: $25
- Nubian Village Tour: $25
- Philae Temple private tour or Sound and light show evining: $25
- Explore Philae Temple and High-Dam on Half-day Tour: $26
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Roatan Island Tours, Sightseeing and Shopping Adventures: $39
- Roatán Ron and Chocolate Custom Tour.: $40
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $45
- Roatan Beach and Tour: $45
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Private Customize Roatán Island Tour chocolate Rum local guide: $48
- Roatan VIP Free-Style Private Tour: $49
- Extreme Zip Line Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $49
- Roatan : Private Customizeble Tour with Driver & Guide: $50
- Cruise Travelers West Bay Beach Break with Island Tour in Roatan: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.04Roatan $6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $99
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Roatan, we can see that Roatan 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 Roatan 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 Roatan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Roatan 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 Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Roatan?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Roatan, 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.