Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Cappadocia can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Cappadocia?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Cappadocia $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is $150. 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 Dubai and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Cappadocia $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Cappadocia $104
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Cappadocia? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Cappadocia $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Guided Abu Dhabi City Tour Private Transfer: $300
- Jet Car Ride for 2 Pax with Optional Transfer: $299
- The Dubai Mall Tour with Private Transfers : $299
- Hot Air Balloon with 60 Minutes Balloon Ride with Transfers: $299
- Afternoon Tea at Sahn Eddar in Burj al Arab with Transfers: $299
- Khor Fakkan Private Day Tour From Dubai with Transfer: $289
- Helicopter City Tour Dubai With Private Transfers : $286
- Dune Buggy Dubai with 2 way Private Transfers from Dubai: $285
- Helicopter City Tour with Hassle-Free Private Transfers: $285
- Jabel Jais High Mountain Private Tour with Transfers From Dubai: $279
- Burj Khalifa The Lounge - Levels 154, 153, 152 with Transfers: $275
- Afternoon High Tea in Burj Al Arab with Transfer: $275
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer: $280
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour with Private Transfer: $263
- Private Transfer Between Kayseri Airport and Cappadocia Hotels.: $240
- All in One Private Cappadocia Tour By Optional Airport Transfer : $222
- Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya : $213
- 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour (Airport Transfer, Hotel, Daily Tour And Atv): $212
- Cappadocia Package Tour withTransfers + 1 Night Hotel,1 Day Tour: $194
- Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $172
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $172
- Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport NAV Transfers to Guzelyurt Hotels: $161
- Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $158
- Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $151
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Dubai 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 dayDubai $56Cappadocia $49
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.53
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- DINNER +PARTY + CITY of old city Dubai : $6.00
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Dhow Cruise Dubai Creek Dinner with Sharing Transfer : $18
- Dubai Dhow Cruise Dinner - Creek: $20
- Dubai Evening Desert safari & BBQ Dinner-Centralized pickup: $24
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Buffet (Multi Cusine): $25
- Dubai Best Dhow Cruise Dinner Canal Ocenan Queen: $25
- Dhow Cruise Dinner on Dubai Creek: $26
- Desert Safari Dubai with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $26
- Dubai Desert Safari with Quad Bike, BBQ Dinner & Shows: $26
- Extreme Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Show & BBQ Dinner: $27
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $30
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $55
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $59
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $64
- Turkish Night Unlimited Drinks & Dinner in Cappadocia: $64
- Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $72
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $75
- Half-Day Private Food Tour in Kayseri: $77
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $78
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $82
- Turkish Home Cooking Class in Cappadocia with Hotel Transfers: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Cappadocia $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- Admission ticket for IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai: $95
- Burj Khalifa At the Top & Sky Views Ticket: $167
- Burj Khalifa Observation deck Dubai Admission Ticket : $71
- Burj Khalifa Tour - Top Sky Ticket 124, 125 & 148 Floor Level Access : $165
- Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Entrance Ticket: $48
- Dubai Butterfly Garden Admission Ticket: $42
- Dubai City Tour : Half Day: $45
- Dubai Luxurious Car Half-Day Tour with Driver : $189
- Dubai Luxury Yacht Hourly Rental Experience: $223
- Dubai Miracle Garden and Half Day Private City Tour: $122
- Dubai Night Private Tour in a Luxury Vehicle : $225
- Dubai Private Old and Modern City Tour: $75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.92
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.52
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.75
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.07
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Turkish Bath$2.15
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Hot air ballooning$12
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Goreme open air museum$0.61
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Bellydancing Show$3.99
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- "Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $70
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
- Cappadocia ATV Tour: $37
- Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $133
- Highlights of Cappadocia All in One Tour: $222
- Private Cappadocia Tour (Guide & Driver): $33
- Private Half Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia: $169
- 1 Hour ATV Tour: $27
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Ankara: $266
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Jeep Safari Tour: $101
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike (ATV) Tour in Cappadocia: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Cappadocia $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $25
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $65
- 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour in Cappadocia: $189
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $200
- Private Tour: Best of Cappadocia with Wine Tasting: $288
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Cappadocia, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Cappadocia?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Cappadocia, 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.