Which place is cheaper, Bari or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Bari?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Bari? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Bari?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $17Bari $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Bari is $122. 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 Luxor and Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Bari $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Bari $156
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Bari? 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Bari $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $429
- One Way Transfer From Luxor to Alexandria In A Private Vehicle: $295
- Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
- Luxor to Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $277
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Luxor to El Cairo: $273
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $270
- Enjoy 2 days Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel includes daily lunch&transfers: $254
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $230
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus : $220
- Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
- Private Transfer Luxor City To El Gouna: $196
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center: $5.35
- Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station: $9.09
- Bari City Hotels to Taranto Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $67
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano city Round trip Private Transfer: $157
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $148
- Bari or Naples: Private Transfer Service: $541
- Bari Airport Transfer to/from Foggia Train Station: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $5.83Bari $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$47
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Coffee$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $6.74Bari $9.23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.74
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 7 Hours Private Tour in Luxor with Lunch : $35
- City Tour, Hot Air Balloon, Kings Valley, Felucca in Luxor: $110
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $108
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $24
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $72
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $54
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera Temple Half Day Tour from Luxor: $29
- Dendera and Abydos Temples Day Tour from Luxor with Lunch: $75
- Dendera and Abydos Templs Full Day Tour: $170
- East Bank Tour in Luxor: $87
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Wonderful Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $22
- Simi Palace and Byzantine Church Tour with Ticket: $24
- St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Bari Walking City Tour: $30
- Norman-Swabian Castle Guided Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Bari $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
- Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Bari, we can see that Bari is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Bari 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Bari?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Bari. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Bari, 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.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Bari?
Bari has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Bari in the Summer?
Both Bari and Luxor during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Bari because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Bari. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Bari averages at about 25°C (76°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Bari. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Bari 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Bari in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Bari. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Bari this time of year.
In October, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Bari. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Bari fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Bari. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Bari 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Bari in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Bari. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Bari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Luxor is a little warmer than Bari in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Bari fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Bari. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Bari 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Bari in the Spring?
Both Bari and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Bari in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Bari. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Bari averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Bari. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Bari 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Bari and Luxor
| Luxor | Bari | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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