Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $24Toronto $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $24, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $243. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $8.87Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $18Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $2.96Toronto $31
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 Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): $35
- Private Transfer From Dahab To Sharm el Sheikh airport: $65
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Toronto APT-HTL (YYZ): $125
- Transfer to or from Waterloo region- Toronto Airport: $287
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $51
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $40
- Stopover city tour with transfers.: $249
- Private Transfer to Niagara Falls: $173
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $801
- Private Transfer Pearson Int. Apt to Waterloo: $261
- Private Pearson Airport Transfers to Niagara Falls: $134
- Pearson Airport to Richmond Hill Private Transfer: $150
- Pearson Airport to Oakville Private Transfer: $211
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $654
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $12Toronto $107
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)$1.90
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Juice$0.10
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Breakfast for Two$0.60
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District and Old Town: $54
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $54
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $58
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Toronto Best Private St Lawrence Market Food Tour: $70
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.24Toronto $30
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Hiking Canyoning Tour Colored and Wishwashi in Sinai: $70
- 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
- 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: $30
- Jerusalem Bethlehem and Dead Sea 1-Day Tour from Dahab: $270
- Jerusalem Bethlehem and Dead Sea 1-Day Tour from Dahab: $260
- Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Sunset and Sunrise combined tour from Dahab: $170
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.07
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $28
- 20 km Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $150
- 2hr Shared Sailing Experience in Toronto: $143
- 3 Hour Toronto Walking Tour: $43
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $276
- 3hr Discover Sailing Adventure: $194
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- Action Film and Television Locations Half Day Tour in Toronto: $152
- Adventures in Abstract Paint Pouring: $29
- Algonquin Park: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $159
- Algonquin Provincial Park Day Tour from Toronto: $155
- An Epic Audio Tour: Maple Delights in Toronto Adventure: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.70Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.33
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $42
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $53
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
- Distillery District Beer and Cheese Tasting Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 580 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Toronto, 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.