Which place is cheaper, La Spezia 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 La Spezia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or La Spezia? 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 La Spezia?
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.
La Spezia
Located on the coast beside the Ligurian Sea, La Spezia is known for its military and commercial harbors hosting the arsenal of the Italian Navy. It is also well connected by rail and by boat to Cinque Terre National Park - a unique collection of five medieval villages along the coastline - as well as other coastal towns of the region. Other attractions include a number of museums as well as an annual boat race called Palio de Golfo.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy.
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Aswan Prices
Egypt PricesLa Spezia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $31La Spezia $276
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $31, while the average daily cost in La Spezia is $276. 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 La Spezia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $10La Spezia $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20La Spezia $256
Compare Hotels in Aswan and La Spezia
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or La Spezia? 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 La Spezia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.70La Spezia $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $77
- VIP Express Exclusive Aswan Airport Transfer: $50
- VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Luxury Retreats: $35
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $69
- Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada : $95
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel.: $166
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $107
- Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite : $30
- Shared Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels : $15
- Private transfer from aswan to luxor with visits: $93
- Private transfer from aswan Airport To Marsa alam: $207
- Private transfer from Hotel To Aswan Airport : $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Spezia
Also for La Spezia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Spezia hotels to La Spezia Port: $67
- La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Port to La Spezia Hotels: $67
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Guided Tour of Florence & Pisa with Bus Transfer: $87
- La Spezia Cruise Port to La Spezia hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $134
- Private Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre by car or van: $155
- La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Intl Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $210
- Private Transfer from La Spezia Cruise Port to Pisa Airport (PSA): $210
- Private Transfer La Spezia to Pisa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $222
- Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Genoa by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $278
- Transfer from La Spezia to Cinque Terre and Return to the Ship: $299
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or La Spezia?
Prices for flights to both La Spezia 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 $16La Spezia $112
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 La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Full Meal Food Tour: $99
- Small-Group Street Food Tour: $104
- Sunset Cruise with Aperitif and Dinner: $105
- Taste Cinque Terre on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $106
- Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $108
- La Spezia. Sunset Aperitif and Dinner on the Boat: $115
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $118
- La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $136
- Private Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
- Sunset dinner boat tour in the Gulf of Poets: $169
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $173
- Cooking Class and Home Restaurant Experience: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.77La Spezia $46
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 La Spezia
For La Spezia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Interactive tour of Portovenere: $11
- tour HOP ON HOP OFF con trenino e guida turistica: $12
- La Spezia Walking Tour: History, Panoramic Views, & Museum: $49
- From Round-Trip to Pisa Cruise Shore Excursion: $50
- Guided Walking Tour with Italian-Inspired Music: $50
- From La Spezia to Pisa with optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $51
- Pisa Tour by bus: $60
- Private trip La Spezia to La Spezia Cruise Port or Train Station: $67
- From Portovenere Islands Golden Hour Boat Tour: $70
- Home Restaurant Experience with Pool Access: $70
- Rome Colosseum Ticket PM Entry and 48 Hours Hop on Hop Off bus: $72
- Dolcevita Aperitif Golden Hour Cruise in Portovenere Archipelago: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.12La Spezia $41
Sample the Local Flavors in La Spezia
Also in La Spezia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Hiking in the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and La Spezia, we can see that La Spezia 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 La Spezia 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 La Spezia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Spezia 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 La Spezia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or La Spezia?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of La Spezia. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and La Spezia, 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.