Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Ephesus?
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 Ephesus or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Aswan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Aswan?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, 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 dayEphesus $109Aswan $27
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $109, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $27. 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 Ephesus and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $45Aswan $8.97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $90Aswan $18
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $33Aswan $4.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure Included Transfer: $30
- Kusadasi Buggy Safari Adventure Included Transfer: $40
- Horse Riding Experience in Kusadasi for Everyone with Transfers: $45
- Kusadasi and National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $53
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $53
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $60
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $60
- Transfer: $68
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Experience w/Instructor incl. Transfer: $74
- Luxury Airport Transfer From/To Kuşadası: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
- Aswan – Abu Simbel – Luxor: Premium Private Transfer: $280
- Aswan to Hurghada : Private Transfer: $270
- Family VIP Transfer: Aswan to Hurghada – Relax and Enjoy the Ride: $220
- VIP Private Transfer Aswan to Hurghada: $220
- Transfer from Aswan to Marsa alam: $215
- Exclusive Aswan to Luxor Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $190
- Private Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan with Transfer: $180
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada – Travel in Comfort: $180
- Private Transfer from Hurghada Port to Luxor: $156
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada: $140
- Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $38Aswan $13
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.10
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Dessert$0.11
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.38
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Snacks$0.16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus, Selcuk City Stroll, and Street Food Tour: $63
- Ephesus and Selcuk City Food Tour Street Eats and History: $113
- Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals: $189
- Kusadasi Selcuk Ephesus Gourmet and Street Food Tour: $228
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $290
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $42
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $38Aswan $8.44
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: $5.00
- Kusadasi Private Shopping Tour by Taxi – From Cruise Port: $5.00
- Ephesus Skip Line Tour From Kusadasi Port: $6.00
- Tranquil Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port: $6.00
- Private Tour : Customized Ephesus Private Tour: $6.00
- Private Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port with Temple of Artemis: $6.00
- Ephesus VIP Private Shore Excursion with Skip the Line Ticket: $6.00
- FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Line PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR & On Time Return: $6.00
- From Kusadasi Cruise Port : Best Seller PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR: $6.00
- Ephesus Private Tour with Historian Guide: $6.00
- Saints and Senators A Self Guided Ephesus Tour: $9.99
- VirginMary House Seven Sleepers &Turkish Bath Experience kusadasi: $10
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$1.09
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 1 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: $206
- 2 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $85
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 2-Day Tour Package in Aswan with a Guide: $219
- 3 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour: $55
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- 3-Day Guided tour to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor from Cairo: $285
- 3-Day Tour Aswan, Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket, Opt. Balloon: $280
- 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon: $229
- 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon: $229
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $9.67Aswan $0.96
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Ephesus Guided Tour Fast Track Entry and Wine Tasting: $12
- PRIVATE & GROUP: EPHESUS TOUR with Wine Tasting (SKIP-THE-LINE): $20
- Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tour from Kusadasi Port for Cruisers: $23
- POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port: $29
- Ephesus Shore Excursion & Wine Tasting + Lunch - Opt Turkish Bath: $35
- FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $41
- Guided Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting in Sirince Village: $45
- FOR CRUISERS:Kusadasi Port Private Wine Tasting and Ephesus Tour: $45
- Sirince Village and Wine Tour with Artemis Temple: $56
- LGBTQ+ Friendly Ephesus Shore Excursion & Local Wine Tasting: $69
- For Cruisers Ephesus Ruins and Sirince Village Wine Tasting Tour: $99
- FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus Tour & Wine Tasting in Sirince Village: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Aswan, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus is in Europe 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Aswan?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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.