Which place is cheaper, New York City or Dahab?
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 Dahab or New York City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Dahab and New York City 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: Dahab or New York City?
Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Dahab Prices
Egypt PricesNew York City Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $24New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $24, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. 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 New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $8.67New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $17New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Dahab and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or New York City? 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: Dahab Hotel Prices and New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $2.89New York City $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Dahab To Taba border group from 1 to 4: $100
- Private Pickup Transfers From Dahab To Cairo: $195
- Beginner Scuba Dive at Lighthouse w Photos & Transfer: $58
- Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour from Dahab with Lunch & Hotel Transfers: $45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIDA VIP Airport Transfer in New Jersey and New York: $149
- Transfer from Newark Airport to Times Square New York: $150
- Shared transfer Newark Airport to Manhattan: $30
- Private Transfer: Manhattan to Cruise Port by Sedan or SUV: $83
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Manhattan by Sedan or SUV: $83
- Private Transfer in New York City (JFK/LGA) Airport/Home/Hotel/Work: $180
- Private Transfer from or to New York to EWR Airport or vice versa: $280
- Private Transfer from Newark Int Airport (EWR) to Manhattan Port: $47
- Private Transfer from Newark Airport (EWR) to Cape Liberty Port: $43
- Private Transfer from New York city hotels to Brooklyn Port: $63
- Private Transfer from New York City Hotels to Manhattan Port: $47
- Private Transfer from New York Airport (LGA) to Manhattan Port: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City 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
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Food Meals for one dayDahab $12New York City $87
Typical Food Prices in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$1.86
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Juice$0.10
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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: $39
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Lower East Side Food Tour: $34
- New York Union Square Sweetest Food Tour: Choose Your Own Donuts: $35
- The Greenwich Village Food Tour: $39
- Private Pizza Experience (5 tastings) in Manhattan: $45
- Brooklyn's must-try Pizza Crawl experience (5 top rated slices!): $46
- NYC Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour | Tastings & Local Stories: $59
- Homemade Pizza Party: $63
- Italian Food Tour of New York: $63
- New York City's Best Pizza tour - You be the judge!: $65
- East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC: $68
- Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views: $70
- East Village Food Tour: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.10New York City $180
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $40
- Adventure Safari By Horse In Dahab At Laguna Beach: $65
- Blue Hole Snorkeling Tour with lunch from Dahab: $43
- Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $50
- Dahab Windsurfing Adventure Tour: $55
- Royal Seascope Submarine Guided Boat Tour: $41
- Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
- luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
- Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $35
- Jerusalem Bethlehem and Dead Sea 1-Day Tour from Dahab: $260
- Jerusalem Bethlehem and Dead Sea 1-Day Tour from Dahab: $270
- Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Sunset and Sunrise combined tour from Dahab: $170
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- #1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT: $99
- & Juliet on Broadway Ticket: $92
- 1 Day New York Tour from Baltimore: $269
- 1 Day Tour to Philadelphia and Hershey's Chocolate World: $250
- 1 Hour Live Interactive Driving Virtual Tour of Manhattan: $200
- 1 Hour Private Guided Tour: $50
- 1 or 2 hour Central Park Pedicab Tour.: $39
- 1-Day New York City Tour: Liberty Cruise & One World Observatory: $168
- 1-Day New York Highlight Tour: $130
- 1-Day New York In-Depth Tour: $130
- 1-Day New York Insider Tour: $180
- 10+ stops Central Park Pedicab Tour Customizable Landmarks: $250
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.62New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour: $22
- NYC Bar Crawl: Games, Live Music & Underground Nightlife: $25
- NYC Pub Crawl & Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $29
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- Wicked City Burlesque Show Admission: $33
- Cheers to Chinatown Tour and Bar Crawl: $40
- NYC Pub Crawl: Midtown/Times Square VIP Access & Prof Photos: $45
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Best of NYC Drag - Drag Bar Crawl with Drink: $49
- Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Greenwich Village Piano Bar Crawl: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and New York City, we can see that New York City is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dahab is in Africa and New York City is in North America, 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 Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City than you might in Dahab.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dahab Expensive? and Is New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 1000 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and New York City, 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.