Which place is cheaper, Zurich 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 Zurich?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Zurich? 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 Zurich?
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.
Zurich
Zurich has the biggest connection for trains in Switzerland. It also has the country's biggest and busiest airport. Because of its importance as a transportation center, it is likely to be the first place you visit in Switzerland. It is the financial capital of the country (although, contrary to what you may have thought, not the political capital). It has many international companies, and is home to the country's stock exchange.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland.
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Aswan Prices
Egypt PricesZurich Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $30Zurich $354
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $30, while the average daily cost in Zurich is $354. 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 Zurich in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.95Zurich $192
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Zurich $384
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Zurich
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Zurich? 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 Zurich Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.46Zurich $40
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 Zurich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Zurich:
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City Pass (2)$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zurich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zurich:
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Zurich Airport to Zurich: $69
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Zurich to Zurich Airport: $69
- Private Zurich Airport Transfers to and from Zurich Hotels: $70
- Transfer from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich City Center: $81
- Private Transfer Zurich Airport ZRH to Zurich by Luxury Sedan: $87
- Private Transfer Zurich to Zurich Airport ZRH by Luxury Sedan: $87
- From Zurich Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer To Zurich Hotel: $88
- Airport Transfer: Zurich to Zurich Airport ZRH by Business Car: $96
- Airport Transfer: Zurich Airport ZRH to Zurich by Business Car: $96
- Departure Private Transfer from Zurich to Zurich Airport ZRH by Luxury Van: $101
- Departure Transfer from Zurich City to Zurich Airport ZRH in Private Car/Van: $101
- Private Transfer: Zurich to Zurich Airport ZRH by Luxury Van: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Zurich?
Prices for flights to both Zurich 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 $15Zurich $121
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 Zurich
Some typical examples of dining costs in Zurich are as follows:
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Breakfast for 2$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zurich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zurich.
- Zurich Food Tour with 10 Local Delicacies, Cheeses & Chocolates: $174
- Taste Zurich – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.36Zurich $40
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
Tours and Activities in Zurich
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zurich are as follows:
- Zurich Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.80
- Zurich Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.84
- St Gallen Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.95
- Stein am Rhein Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $8.78
- Neuhausen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $8.78
- Zurich Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- TOP Zurich : Private guided tour with your mobile: $12
- Zurich Historic Old Town Audio Self Guided Tour: $12
- Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains: $15
- Guided Walking Tour: $25
- City tour Archaeology in Zurich: $25
- City tour Zurich milieu: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.07Zurich $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Zurich, we can see that Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zurich 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 Zurich Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Zurich?
Zurich has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Zurich, 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.