Which place is cheaper, Vilnius 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 Vilnius?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Vilnius? 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 Vilnius?
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.
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $30Vilnius $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $30, while the average daily cost in Vilnius is $133. 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 Vilnius in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.95Vilnius $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Vilnius $94
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Vilnius
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Vilnius? 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 Vilnius Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.46Vilnius $8.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $5.00
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $7.00
- Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Private Transfer: $7.00
- Private transfer from/to Aswan train station: $7.00
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- 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 Transfer in Aswan: $13
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Anywhere in Aswan: $15
- Private Tour to Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Transfers: $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:
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Train to Airport$0.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $41
- Vilnius Airport Private Transfer: $41
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius: $99
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
- Hot air balloon flight Vilnius, Trakai with Transfer & Shampagne: $197
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Vilnius?
Prices for flights to both Vilnius 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 $15Vilnius $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $65
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $177
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $115
- Cooking Class in Vilnius: $115
- Lithuanian Cooking Class in the city center: $174
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.36Vilnius $11
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$1.21
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Shared Half-Day tour of The Nubian Village: $10
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Felucca Nile Cruise in 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
- Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: $25
- Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour: $25
- Aswan Highlights Tour Philae Temple High Dam Unfinished Obelisk: $25
- Philae Temple private tour or Sound and light show evining: $25
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour$6.61
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.38
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- History Loop with Audio and Quiz at Vilnius Self-Guided Tour: $8.12
- Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius: $8.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $10
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
- Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $12
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.07Vilnius $6.93
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer$4.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Vilnius, we can see that Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Vilnius?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Vilnius, 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.