Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Tallinn $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Tallinn 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.66Tallinn $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Tallinn $108
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.30Tallinn $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite: $30
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Transfer Service to Luxor from Aswan: $160
- Transfer From Aswan to Luxor with Kom Ombo & Edfu Visits: $68
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $5.00
- Round-Trip Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $115
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $90
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $55
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
- Private transfer from Aswan Airport to Aswan Hotels: $76
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $33
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $45
- Private Airport Transfer: $46
- Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $68
- From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $69
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $78
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $15Tallinn $72
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.90
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Dessert$1.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $100
- Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
- Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
- From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $141
- Authentic Baltic Home Dining and Cooking Class in Tallinn: $199
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.09Tallinn $6.52
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$1.17
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 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $85
- 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-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Including Abu Simbel: $250
- 3 Days Private Tour to Abu Simble, Balloon Ride, Aswan and Luxor: $299
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3-Day Tour Aswan, Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket, Opt. Balloon: $280
- 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon: $249
- 4 Days Nile Cruise; Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel & Hot Balloon: $296
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour with 3D Map: $3.45
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.90
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
- Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn: $8.50
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.22
- Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour Medieval to Digital Estonia: $14
- Towers, Legends and Communism: An Audio Tour of Tallinn: $15
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: Medieval to Digital Estonia: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.04Tallinn $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
- Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Tallinn, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Tallinn?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 63% larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Tallinn, 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.