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
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Zurich $346
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Zurich is $346. 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 $9.47Zurich $187
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Zurich $374
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 $5.20Zurich $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $11
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $14
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Anywhere in Aswan: $15
- Shared Transfer: Aswan Airport to Hotels: $15
- Private Transfer Service From Aswan Airport to anywhere in Aswan: $16
- Private Aswan Transfers (Airport - Luxor - Hurghada ): $17
- Aswan Airport VIP Transfer – Private,Comfortable &On-Time Service: $18
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Aswan airport transfer: $21
- Private transfer from/to Aswan train station: $21
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)$31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zurich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zurich:
- ZRH Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $51
- Private Transfer From Hotel To Zurich Airport or Vice Versa: $62
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Zurich to Zurich Airport: $69
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Zurich Airport to Zurich: $69
- Private Zurich Airport Transfers to and from Zurich Hotels: $69
- Transfer from Zurich City Center to Zurich Airport (ZRH): $77
- Transfer from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zurich City Center: $80
- Private Transfer Zurich to Zurich Airport ZRH by Luxury Sedan: $87
- Arrival Transfer: Zurich Airport ZRH to Zurich by Luxury Van: $97
- Private Transfer: Zurich to Zurich Airport ZRH by Luxury Van: $97
- Departure Transfer from Zurich City to Zurich Airport ZRH in Private Car/Van: $100
- Arrival Transfer from Zurich Airport ZRH to Zurich City in Private Car/Van: $100
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 $14Zurich $118
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
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: $172
- Taste Zurich – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better: $182
- Zurich Christmas Market and Old Town Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $8.91Zurich $39
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:
- Private shopping tour in Aswan bazzars: $8.00
- Adventure Felucca Ride in Aswan ( Private boat ): $17
- Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
- Aswan Highlights Tour Philae Temple High Dam Unfinished Obelisk: $25
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- Nubian Village Tour: $25
- Philae Temple private tour or Sound and light show evining: $25
- Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $25
- Shared Half-Day Tour to the Nubian Village: $25
- Explore Philae Temple and High-Dam on Half-day Tour: $26
- Nubian Village Tour by Motorboat: $28
Tours and Activities in Zurich
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zurich are as follows:
- Schaffhausen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $8.63
- Historical Zürich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Through the city of 1,000 Fountains: $15
- Zurich Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour with Optional Boat Cruise: $27
- A Dark Tour of Zurich: $31
- Zurichs Powerful Women Tour: $31
- Zurich Old Town Walking Tour: $31
- Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich: $38
- Old Town Tour with Cathedral and Collegiate Library: $41
- Dada at 110 Guided Tour Through Zurich: $43
- Zurich Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $45
- City e-bike tour: $48
- FIFA Museum Interactive Football Experience Ticket Zurich: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.02Zurich $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Zurich
Also in Zurich, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Turicum Distillery Tour: $80
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.