Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Beirut?
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 Beirut or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Aswan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Aswan?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesAswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.76Aswan $19
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $19. 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 Beirut and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.25Aswan $6.33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.50Aswan $13
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Aswan? 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Aswan $4.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $20
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $49
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $77
- VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Luxury Retreats: $35
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan with 2stops in Komombo& EdfuTemples : $47
- Transfer to Luxor from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples: $76
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $69
- Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada : $95
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $75
- Transfer from Aswan Airport : $35
- Sunset Departure Evening Aswan Airport Transfer: $32
- Shared Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels : $15
- Private transfer to Aswan Airport: $35
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $1.22Aswan $9.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $35
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Motorbike Tour in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $49
- Private Aswan Nubian Cooking Class and Market Tour: $50
- Aswan Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $280
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Aswan $5.73
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $10
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $30
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Private Tour: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Jeitta Grotto, Harissa and Byblos Tour: $40
- Journey Through Time: Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek: $50
- Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut: $50
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$1.19
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Abu Simbel Day tour from Aswan: $35
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $94
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Aswan : day tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk &High Dam: $27
- Aswan Luxury Car Tour: $75
- Exploration of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan Private Tour: $29
- Full-Day Private Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk: $95
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $29
- Kayak Tour around the Temple of Philae & Heissa Island : $29
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $20
- Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
- Private Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Aswan $1.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Aswan, we can see that Aswan is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Aswan is in Africa, 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Aswan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aswan than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Aswan?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Aswan, 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.