Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Toronto? 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
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 Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Toronto $241
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $241. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.47Toronto $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Toronto $170
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.20Toronto $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Transfer from Aswan to Marsa alam: $215
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $89
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel.: $166
- 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
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $15
- Round-Trip Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $125
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from Hotel To Aswan Airport: $35
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $90
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- Private transfer from Aswan Airport to Aswan Hotels: $74
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$25
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Train: 2 Day Passes$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $8.70
- YYZ Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $26
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto hotel/address -Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Toronto to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $40
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $41
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto: $41
- Private Transfer Toronto Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotels/Airbnb: $45
- Private Transfer from Toronto Airport (YYZ): $48
- Private Transfer to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $48
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $14Toronto $106
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
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $42
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $64
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $54
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $60
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- 2 Hour Express Toronto Food Tour: Flavors of Kensington Market: $74
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $74
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.91Toronto $30
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 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 2-Day Tour Package in Aswan with a Guide: $215
- 3 Days Private Tour to Abu Simble, Balloon Ride, Aswan and 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 Premium 5 Star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $234
- 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon: $229
- 4 Days Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor & Abu Simbel. Hot air Balloon: $271
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.02
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $1.12
- Toronto Essentials 10 Spot Self Guided Walking and Transit Tour: $3.45
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Toronto Iconic Core and Landmarks Walking Tour: $5.00
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.45
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.01
- Toronto Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio and Quiz: $8.01
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Toronto's Greatest Hits: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.02Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery with 7 Kinds of Sake: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $57
- Distillery District Beer and Cheese Tasting Tour: $67
- Craft Brewery Tour: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Toronto, 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.