Which place is cheaper, Milan 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 Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Milan? 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 Milan?
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.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $31Milan $229
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $31, while the average daily cost in Milan is $229. 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 Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $10Milan $113
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Milan $226
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Milan? 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 Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.70Milan $41
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport$8.21
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)$26
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Taxi From Airport$106
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Public Transit Day Pass$5.28
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Short Taxi Ride$8.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Linate Airport to/from Milan Central Station Transfer: $5.83
- Lake Como: Train Transfer to/from Milan with Scenic Views: $7.00
- Bergamo Airport Transfer: $11
- Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Transfer to/from Milan Center: $12
- Bus Transfer from/to Bergamo Airport: $12
- Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $13
- One-way Train Transfer to/from Peschiera del Garda: $15
- Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transfer: $29
- Luxury Private Night Transfer from Linate Airport to Milan: $60
- Luxury Private Night Transfer from Milan to Linate Airport: $60
- Milan City Departure Private Transfer to Milan Linate LIN by Car: $83
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Linate airport: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan 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 $16Milan $79
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
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station$10
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Restaurant Pizza$7.74
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)$32
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$75
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Cappuccino$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide: $42
- Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $46
- International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $48
- Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide: $49
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $49
- only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $49
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $67
- Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.77Milan $36
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop$8.21
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Milan's Best-Kept Secrets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.17
- Self Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- The Empire and Art Tour of Milan with Self Guided Mobile App: $4.62
- Milan Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
- Milan Catch the Unicorn: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Milan Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour: $5.96
- Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $6.99
- Branca Tower Entrance Ticket: $7.00
- Royal Self-Guided Story Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $7.16
- Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.17
- Duomo Milan Cathedral Walking Tour with Audioguide (no ticket): $8.35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.12Milan $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar$9.85
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Beer$3.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera: $30
- Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Free Shots: $37
- Wine Tasting Experience with Platter at Winelovers: $44
- Wine Tasting Experience: $48
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $52
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $54
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $57
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $59
- Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $60
- Fun Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $76
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $96
- Milan Oltrepo Pavese Vineyards Grape Stomping and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Milan, we can see that Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Milan?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Milan, 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.