Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Dahab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $24Vienna $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $24, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $202. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $8.87Vienna $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $18Vienna $214
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $2.96Vienna $21
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 Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $107
- Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $280
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $274
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Vienna Private Transfer to Bratislava or Budapest One Way: $146
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $94
- Vienna International Airport Chauffeur Service , Airport Transfer: $200
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $12Vienna $65
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Strauss Dinner Show: $87
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $92
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $115
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $115
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $140
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $140
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $150
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $153
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.24Vienna $44
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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $231
- 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $179
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $179
- 2.5 Hours Viennese Coffee House Culture Tour with Tastings: $80
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $224
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $269
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $222
- Albertina Museum Entry Tickets: $44
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.70Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Wine Tasting at an Authentic Home: $60
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $118
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $152
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $157
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $175
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $185
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $232
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $244
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna is in Europe, 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Vienna, 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.