Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Aswan $16
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $16. 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 $6.75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Aswan $14
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 $4.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Shared Departure Transfer from Doha: $14
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay : $20
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Easy Airport Transfers (Airport to Hotel): $30
- Airport Transfer (To and From Doha City): $35
- Doha Private Airport and City Transfers: $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $28
- 3-Days Travel Into The History to Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers: $299
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $12
- Aswan Airport Arrival Transfer: $16
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $19
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Private Departure Transfer: $19
- Aswan Airport Transfer: $24
- Aswan Airport Transfer to Hotels : $20
- Aswan Airport Transfer to Hotels in Aswan: $25
- Aswan Airport Transfer to Hotels in Aswan: $25
- Aswan Airport Transfers: $35
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 $61Aswan $5.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $119
- BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Full Day Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner: $234
- From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Dinner at Soleih restaurant by vehicle: $33
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
- Dinner In Nile Cruise in Aswan: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Aswan $6.11
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha International Airpor: Qatar eSIM Data Plan for Tourists: $7.98
- Qatar eSIM Data Plan for Tourists: $7.98
- Doha Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Qatar Quiz: $19
- Al Safliya Island Boat Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of Souq Waqif: $30
- Doha Geocaching & City Tour Combo: $32
- Doha City Tour - Airport or Cruise Terminal Pick Up/Drop Off: $32
- City Highlights Layover Tour: $32
- From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha City Tour (Private Tour): $35
- Sharing City Tour From MSC Virtuosa/Mein Schiff2: $35
- From Doha Cruise Terminal: Doha Private or Group City Tour: $35
- 4-hour Downtown City Tour: $40
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$1.26
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Temple Of Kalabsha Entry Tickets: $3.80
- Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan Entry Ticket: $6.28
- Philae Temple Entry Ticket: $11
- Aswan High Dam Entry Tickets Included Pickup And Drop Off: $13
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- Unfinished Obelisk Entry Tickets Included Pickup And Drop Off: $16
- Philae temple entry ticket: $16
- City Tour in Aswan by Bicycle : $16
- Private Day Tour to Phalie Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk: $17
- Unfinished Obelisk Entry Tickets Included Pickup And Drop Off: $18
- Kom Ombo Entry Tickets Included Pickup And Drop Off From Aswan: $19
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Aswan $1.24
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.