Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Doha?
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 Doha 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 Doha 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: Doha or Aswan?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesAswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Aswan $29
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $29. 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 Doha and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Aswan $9.72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Aswan $19
Compare Hotels in Doha and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Aswan $5.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Private Car Transfer from Doha City: $20
- Departure Transfer from Lusail: $27
- From North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers: $28
- Doha Airport Transfers Taxi: $35
- Private Hamad Airport (DOH) Transfer to Doha City: $39
- Doha to Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Doha to Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $52
- Airport Transfer - TO or FROM Hammad International Airport: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Abu Simbel Shared Transfer: $37
- Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $150
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Aswan Airport Arrival Private Transfer – Up to 8 Passengers: $30
- Aswan Airport Arrival Transfer: $16
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $19
- Aswan Airport Private Departure Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Private Transfer: $12
- Aswan Airport Transfer to Nile Cruise or Hotel: $30
- Aswan Airport Transfers: $32
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Aswan Port Private Arrival Transfer: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Aswan $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $27
- Moonlight Dinner Dhow Cruise Tour with Transfers: $32
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Dinner with BBQ Buffet & Transfers: $35
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $43
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $45
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $47
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Sunset Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & BBQ Camp Dinner: $110
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $42
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Aswan $9.14
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Qatar Quiz: $21
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- The Heart of the Desert – Doha Safari & Inland Sea Tour: $27
- Doha Complete Experience: City Tour,Desert & InlandSea in One Day: $28
- Half Day Desert Safari from Cruise Airport or Hotel: $28
- Doha Desert Safari Adventure CamelRide, DuneBashing & Inland Sea: $29
- Doha Group Tour Skyline Souq and Cultural Village: $29
- Doha City Sightseeing Tour To All Main Attractions: $29
- Explore Doha Souq Waqif Katara Cultural Village Pearl Island Tour: $30
- Doha Sunset & Moonlight Dhow Cruise – Land and Sea Experience: $35
- Private Guided Half Day Tour to Doha: $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$1.18
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Adventure Felucca Ride in Aswan ( Private boat ): $17
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
- Private Tour Sail on the Nile Aswan Felucca Ride: $20
- Private Felucca Sunset Tour on the Nile River in Aswan: $20
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
- Aswan Tour, Philae Temple and High Dam: $21
- Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $22
- Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $23
- Nubian Village Tour: $25
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Aswan $1.04
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Aswan, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Aswan?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.