Which place is cheaper, Genoa 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 Genoa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Genoa? 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 Genoa?
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.
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $31Genoa $221
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $31, while the average daily cost in Genoa is $221. 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 Genoa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $10Genoa $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Genoa $204
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Genoa
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Genoa? 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 Genoa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.70Genoa $9.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Nile Adventure Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by Felucca and Car: $280
- Private transfer from aswan Airport To Marsa alam: $207
- Marvel 3-Days Unique Guided Tours Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers : $167
- 3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers : $167
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel.: $166
- Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $150
- Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
- Luxury Private Transfer: Aswan to Marsa Alam - Nile to Red Sea: $136
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Marsa Alam: $130
- "Aswan to Hurghada: Luxe Private Transfer - Comfort Guaranteed ": $130
- Aswan to Hurghada - or vice ( Private Transfer ): $115
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Genoa city to Genoa Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
- Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa city - Arrival Private Transfer: $62
- Genoa to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Private Transfer from Genoa Hotels to Genoa Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa hotels: $71
- From Genova: Portofino Return Transfer by Open-Top Bus: $76
- Genoa Private one way Transfer from/to Airport to/from hotel: $88
- Private Transfer from/to Genoa to/from Portofino: $134
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Portofino - Arrival Private Transfer: $142
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $153
- Genoa hotels to Savona Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $165
- Savona Port to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $165
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Genoa?
Prices for flights to both Genoa 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 $16Genoa $106
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 Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoa Street Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $59
- Traditional Food Tour with Drinks: $67
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $69
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tastings in Genoa: $71
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $80
- Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace: $82
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $82
- Santa Margherita Ligure Food Tour Tastes of the Italian Riviera: $82
- Santa Margherita: Food Tour, flavors of the Ligurian Riviera: $93
- Santa Margherita Food Tour : flavours of the Ligurian Riviera: $96
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Genoa: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.77Genoa $23
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:
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $99
- Aswan : day tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk &High Dam: $35
- Aswan Luxury Car Tour: $75
- Aswan private tour,Philae Temple, high Dam &unfinished obelisk : $35
- Day Tour From Aswan To Luxor by Car: $190
- Full-Day Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village (Private): $49
- High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour: $20
- Kayak Tour around the Temple of Philae & Heissa Island : $30
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $25
- Philae Temple Night Experience (Sound and Light show). : $65
- Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam Tour: $95
- Private Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan: $65
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- Lighthouse Entrance Ticket: $11
- Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House: $12
- Villa Durazzo Pallavicini Park Entry Ticket: $13
- The City of Children and Young Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center: $16
- Guided Tour of Rolli Palaces UNESCO Site, Genoa: $16
- Historic Shops in Tour Through Tradition and Flavours: $16
- Genoa–Sori: Italian Lesson & Guided Liguria Tour: $18
- sunset cruise to admire the city with live music: $18
- Villa del Principe Museum Ticket: $18
- Impossible Museum Entry Ticket: $19
- Half-Day Tour to San Fruttuoso: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.12Genoa $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Easy Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center: $34
- Wine Tasting near the Aquarium of Genoa: $48
- Wine Tasting with Pesto, Focaccia Near Columbus House: $51
- Wine Tasting Near The Cruise: the best Italian wine: $57
- Wine Tasting in Genoa Near the Cruise: “the Best Italian Wine”: $59
- Genoa Food, Wine Tasting & History Walking Tour: $63
- Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $69
- Genoa Walnut Sauce Experience with Mortar and Wine Tasting: $93
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Genoa, we can see that Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Genoa?
Genoa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Genoa, 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.