Which place is cheaper, Bologna or Aswan?
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 Aswan or Bologna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Bologna? 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: Aswan or Bologna?
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.
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $31Bologna $220
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $31, while the average daily cost in Bologna is $220. 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 Aswan and Bologna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $10Bologna $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Bologna $204
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Bologna
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Bologna? 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: Aswan Hotel Prices and Bologna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.70Bologna $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $7.00
- Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Private Transfer: $7.00
- Private transfer from/to Aswan train station: $7.00
- Private Airport Transfer in Aswan: $7.00
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Private Aswan Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $10
- Aswan Hotel to Airport: Reliable Private Transfer Service: $10
- Aswan Airport Transfer To Hotel: $11
- Private Aswan Airport Transfer Service: $12
- Private Airport Transfer in Aswan: $13
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Aswan: $13
- Private Transfer from Aswan Airport to Anywhere in Aswan: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Bologna Airport transfer: $54
- Bologna Private Transfer from Bologna city centre to Bologna Airport: $65
- Arrival Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Sedan: $67
- Departure Transfer Bologna City to Bologna Airport BLQ by Van: $89
- Bologna Airport Transfers : Bologna City to Bologna Airport BLQ in Business Car: $125
- Arrival Private Transfers: Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City in Business Car: $125
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Bologna - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Bologna city: $131
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Ravenna Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer : $159
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Sant'Agata Bolognese: $168
- Airport Transfer: Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna by Luxury Car: $196
- Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Bologna?
Prices for flights to both Bologna and Aswan 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 dayAswan $16Bologna $80
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
- Savor Nubian Cuisine: Lunch or Dinner in a Local Village: $50
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
- Aswan Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Palermo cooking class: $30
- Bologna Private Food Tour Eating around the Centre: $72
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $82
- Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide: $82
- Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class: Ragu, Spritz & Mr. Gelato: $88
- Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour: $89
- Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine: $90
- Dining experience at a local's home in Predappio with cooking demo: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Forlimpopoli with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lama Mocogno with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Rangone with Show Cooking: $101
- Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.77Bologna $45
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:
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $10
- Shared Half-Day tour of The Nubian Village: $10
- Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan: $15
- Nubian Museum Tour: $15
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- Half Day Philae Temple and High-Dam Private Tour in Aswan: $18
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Philae Temple Secrets: Private Aswan Adventure: $20
- High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour: $20
- Nubian Village Tour: $20
- Aswan Engineering Marvels Private High Dam & Obelisk Tour: $20
- "Aswan Gems: Private Tour of Dam, Obelisk & Philae Temple": $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)$37
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)$134
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)$79
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)$14
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)$14
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- Bologna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.72
- Bologna Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Hidden Gems Adventure: $6.56
- Bologna's Ancient and Recent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce: $12
- Bologna Audio Tour: Bologna Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Bologna Guided Tour of the Basilica Di San Luca: $18
- Tower and Power, Virtual tour in Medieval Bologna: $22
- Entrance ticket to the Lamborghini Museum in Bologna : $22
- InfernoDante: experience 4 iconic songs in first person with Virtual Reality: $22
- Lamborghini Museum Guided Tour and Entry Ticket: $27
- Archiginnasio Small Group Guided Tour in Bologna: $27
- Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.12Bologna $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Bologna Pub Crawl to meet people: $19
- Private wine tasting of Palazzo di Varignana: $21
- Wine tasting on the hills of Bologna in Dozza: $36
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $42
- Parma Hills and Wine Tasting with Food Platter: $58
- Montevecchio Isolani wine tasting experience: $60
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $75
- Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour: $112
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide : $129
- Cook Fresh Pasta + Wine Tasting (Includes 4-Course Meal): $147
- Bologna Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting in the centre: $155
- Bologna Full Day Food Factory Tour and Wine Tasting: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Bologna, we can see that Bologna is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aswan is in Africa and Bologna 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 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 Bologna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bologna 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 Aswan Expensive? and Is Bologna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Bologna?
Bologna has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Bologna, 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.
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