Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Bodrum?
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 Bodrum or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bodrum and Aswan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bodrum or Aswan?
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
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 Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Bodrum Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $76Aswan $30
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $76, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $30. 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 Bodrum and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $33Aswan $9.95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $66Aswan $20
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum 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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $16Aswan $5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Traditional Turkish Hamam with Hotel or Port Transfer – Bodrum: $22
- Bodrum to Kos Roundtrip Ferry Tickets with Hotel Transfers: $25
- From Ferry Transfer to Kos: $28
- Orak Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Optional Transfer: $28
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Trip Include Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $30
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $31
- Turkish Bath and Spa Experience with Hotel Transfers: $37
- Bodrum Hotel to Bodrum Airport private Transfer w local Company: $41
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $41
- Private Departure Transfer: Central Bodrum or Bodrum Peninsula Hotels to Bodrum Airport: $44
- Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $44
- Bodrum Private Airport Transfer Service: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
- Private Aswan to Luxor Transfer with Custom Temple Stops: $200
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada – Travel in Comfort: $180
- VIP Private Transfer Aswan to Hurghada: $180
- Exclusive Aswan to Luxor Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $170
- Aswan to Luxor Private Transfer: Esna Temple Stopover: $170
- Marvel 3-Days Unique Guided Tours Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers: $167
- Family VIP Transfer: Aswan to Hurghada – Relax and Enjoy the Ride: $160
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by Air-Conditioned Vehicle: $150
- Aswan Private Transfer To Luxor city: $130
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer: $115
- Private Transfer Aswan to Luxor: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $29Aswan $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bodrum Food, Culture & Cooking Experience transfer lunch included: $58
- Bodrum Cooking Class with Local Couple: $64
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $70
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $140
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $152
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $187
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $204
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $225
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $237
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Optional Dinner: $388
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $410
- Private Sunset Yacht Tour with light Dinner: $528
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
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $65
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $22Aswan $9.36
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Authentic Ottoman Style Hammam Experience: $17
- Turkish Bath Hamam Spa Experience: $17
- Private Turkish Carpet Experience - Exclusive Shopping Tour: $20
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $28
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $29
- Karaada Boat Cruise with Lunch: $29
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $33
- Cleopatra Island Tour with Lunch and Swimming Stops: $34
- Orak island Boat Tour - Lunch included: $35
- Boat Tour to Orak Island: $35
- Traditional Turkish Hammam Experience: $35
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:
- 2 Day Aswan Tour+Hotel Includ:Abu Simbel, Philae& Nubian Village: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $85
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $270
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 2-Day Tour Package in Aswan with a Guide: $222
- 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Including Abu Simbel: $250
- 3 Days 2 Nights Aswan and Abu Simbel Private Friendly Tour: $200
- 3 Days Private Tour to Abu Simble, Balloon Ride, Aswan and Luxor: $299
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $9.43Aswan $1.07
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Aswan, we can see that Bodrum is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bodrum is in Europe 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 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 Bodrum would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodrum 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 Bodrum Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Aswan?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum 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.