Which place is cheaper, Positano 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 Positano?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Positano? 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 Positano?
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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $31Positano $306
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $31, while the average daily cost in Positano is $306. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $10Positano $173
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Positano $346
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Positano
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Positano? 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 Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.70Positano $9.07
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket$1.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Naples to Positano (stop Pompeii option) or vice versa: $119
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples: $120
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples by the scenic coast: $120
- private transfer from Positano to Naples or reverse: $120
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $125
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples : $137
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples : $143
- Private Transfer from Naples to Furore or Agerola (or vice versa): $143
- Cozy Private Door-to-Door Transfer from Positano to Naples: $159
- Positano or Ravello to Naples airport/station private departure transfer: $193
- Private Car Transfer from Positano to Sorrento: $203
- Private Transfer-Positano to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 $16Positano $107
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$36
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Pizza in a Restaurant$11
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Sandwich in a Restaurant$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $80
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $84
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Make Pasta, Mozzarella & Tiramisu: $90
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $102
- Sorrento: Gluten Free Cooking Class: $108
- Cooking Class in Sorrento with Breathtaking View: $120
- 3 Hours Sorrento Cooking Class in Sorrento Coast with Pickup: $155
- Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Positano: $179
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks: $179
- Cooking school in Positano at the home of a local family : $191
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Positano: $214
- Cesarine: Pizza & Tiramisu Workshop with Positano Terrace Views: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.77Positano $71
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 Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande$20
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi$94
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Sunset Cruise$28
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Full Day Wine Tour$114
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Cooking Class$76
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $72
- Hiking the Path of the Gods with Enzo: Amalfi Coast Adventure: $73
- Shared Sunset Cruise from Positano with Drinks & Snacks 1.5-Hour : $77
- Sunset Group Boat Tour along the Amalfi Coast with Prosecco wine: $84
- Small Group Tour to Positano by Boat at Sunset: $84
- Positano Swim Experience with Lifeguard: $120
- Pompeii Herculaneum small group tour skip the line ex AmalfiCoast: $125
- Pompeii ruins skip the line tour: $153
- Pompeii Guided Tour from Positano: $167
- Blue Grotto Visit and Capri Semi-Private Boat Tour: $173
- Capri Boat Tour and Blue Grotto Visit: $178
- Capri and Blue Grotto Small Group Boat Tour: $178
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.12Positano $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $84
- Pompeii Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Positano: $271
- Pompeii Excavations Tour-Wine Tasting with Lunch from Positano: $274
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Positano?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Aswan and Positano, 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.