A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dahab vs. Istanbul for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Dahab $16
  Istanbul $136

The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $16, while the average daily cost in Istanbul is $136. 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 Dahab and Istanbul in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Dahab $5.72
  Istanbul $43
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Dahab $11
  Istanbul $86

Compare Hotels in Dahab and Istanbul

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Dahab $1.80
  Istanbul $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab

Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
• Private Transfer From Dahab To Taba border group from 1 to 4: $90
• Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
• Private Pickup Transfers From Dahab To Cairo: $260

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:

• Ferry
  $0.08
• Local Bus
  $0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:

• İstanbul Vip Airport Transfer : $50
• İstanbul Private Arrival Transfer : $53
• İstanbul New Airport Transfer : $52
• İstanbul Airport Transfer(Airport to Hotel,Hotel to Airport): $62
• İstanbul Airport Transfer : Your reliable & Stress-Free ride: $54
• istanbul airport transfer: $26
• Vip Airport Transfer to/from Istanbul City Center: $63
• Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Istanbul HTL-APT (IST): $43
• Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Istanbul APT-HTL (IST): $43
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Istanbul HTL-APT (SAW): $52
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Istanbul APT-HTL (SAW): $52
• Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch : $156

Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Istanbul?

Prices for flights to both Istanbul and Dahab 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Dahab $7.84
  Istanbul $49

Typical Food Prices in Dahab

For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Seafood Dinner (for 2)
  $1.88
• Juice
  $0.10
• Breakfast for Two
  $0.59

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab

For Dahab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $36
• Dahab Desert Safari and Bedouin Dinner: $95

Typical Food Prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:

• Juice
  $0.06
• Turkish Delight
  $0.02
• Dessert
  $0.24
• Pastries
  $0.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.

• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Incl. Drinks with Transfer: $15
• Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show & Private Table: $16
• Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table: $16
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table: $17
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $20
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise , Unlimited Drinks, & Show: $21
• İstanbul Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise & Turkish Night Show: $21
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table: $21
• Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: $22
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show: $25
• Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show: $25
• Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Hotel Transfers: $26

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Dahab $4.32
  Istanbul $72

Tours and Activities in Dahab

For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• Mount Sinai Hike and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab: $20
• Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
• Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour with lunch from Dahab: $28
• Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $30
• Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
• Half Day Tour to the Blue Hole with Snorkeling: $35
• Royal Seascope Submarine Guided Boat Tour : $37
• 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $38
• luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
• Seascope Submarine Tour from Dahab: $45
• Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
• Mount Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab: $50

Typical Entertainment Prices in Istanbul

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:

• Bosphurus Boat (for 2)
  $0.56
• Yerebatan Cistern for Two
  $0.56
• Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts for Two
  $0.28
• Hagia Sofia entrance
  $0.85

Tours and Activities in Istanbul

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:

• 2 Hours Ultimate Kebab Experience in Galata, Istanbul: $160
• Bosphorus Morning or Sunset Guided Cruise Tour: $23
• Digital Experience Museum Skip the Line Entry: $31
• Dolmabace Palace, Bosphorus Boat Tour , Eyüp Sultan Mosque Tour: $150
• Full day old city tour (LT1): $136
• Highlights of Cappadocia with Mehmet Private Tour: $87
• Istanbul Customized Daily Tour: $200
• Istanbul Half Day City Tour (Ottoman Relics): $41
• "9-Day Turkey Highlights Tour": $3,081
• "Ertugrul & Osman Gazi Film Set Tour with Lunch": $128
• "Walk Through History: A Bespoke Istanbul Adventure": $149
• 1 or 2- Day Istanbul Highlights Tour w/ a Professional Guide: $51

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Dahab $2.47
  Istanbul $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:

• Istanbul Pub Crawl by Yabangee: $20
• Rooftop Pub Crawl with Party Bus: $22
• Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus: $29
• Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $68