Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Aswan?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, 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 dayPaphos €125Aswan €24
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Aswan is €24. 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 Paphos and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Aswan €8.10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Aswan €16
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Aswan €4.44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer: $30
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Adonis Baths Waterfall Morning Transfer: $45
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- A transfer to Luxor from Aswan by car: $75
- Abu Simbel Shared Transfer: $37
- Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Private Departure Transfer: $28
- Aswan Airport Private Transfer: $24
- Aswan Airport Private Transfer – Fixed Group Price: $15
- Aswan Airport Transfer: $24
- Aswan Airport Transfer: $16
- Aswan Airport Transfers inside city & to Luxor, Hurghada- One Way: $18
- Aswan City Tour With Private Transfer and Live Guide: $45
- Aswan Port Private Arrival Transfer: $24
- Aswan Station Private Transfer – Arrival or Departure: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Aswan €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $224
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
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Aswan €7.62
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- From Limassol Experience: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $30
- Blue lagoon latchi Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide: $30
- Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol: $41
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Swimming, and Kayaking: $41
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41
- Turtle Watching Cruise,Snorkelling Adventure &Sunset: $41
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol Spritz: $41
- Paphos/Akamas: Blue Lagoon Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide: $42
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€0.98
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Shared Half-Day tour of The Nubian Village: $10
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $18
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour from Aswan: $20
- Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour: $20
- Private Day tour to High Dam&Unfinished Obelisk&Philae From Aswan: $20
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $20
- Private Guided Tour to Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk: $20
- Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village: $23
- Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour: $25
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Aswan €0.87
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $40
- Paphos Highlights Baths of Aphrodite's and Wine Tasting Tour: $57
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $77
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $140
- Troodos Mountains Grape Escape: All Inclusive Food & Wine Tour: $140
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Aswan, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos 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 Paphos Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Aswan?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos 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.