Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Chania?
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 Chania or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Aswan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Chania or Aswan?
Chania
Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChania €116Aswan €27
The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €116, while the average daily cost in Aswan is €27. 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 Chania and Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChania €46Aswan €8.84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChania €92Aswan €18
Compare Hotels in Chania and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Chania or Aswan? 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: Chania Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chania €15Aswan €4.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:
- Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3 : $59
- Private Airport Transfers from Chania Airport to Chania center ow: $72
- Transfer from Chania airport to Stalos up to 3 or vise versa: $74
- Transfer from Chania airport to Agia Marina up to 3 customers: $78
- Private Airport Transfer from Chania Airport to Kolymbari: $84
- Private Roundtrip Transfer from Chania to Samaria Gorge Park: $86
- Transfer from Chania airport to Platanias up to 3 or vise versa: $87
- Chania Airport Transfer to or from Platanias Agia Marina and more: $90
- Transfer from or to Chania airport to Gerani up to 3 customers : $93
- Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Chania to Rethymno: $108
- Crete: Private Taxi & Transfer from Rethymno to Chania: $108
- Souda Port-Bay to Chania City Private Tour with Transfer: $119
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Aswan to Luxor Private Car Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Marsa-Alam: $87
- Private transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $35
- Transfer Service to Luxor from Aswan: $100
- VIP Aswan to Hurghada Transfer: Luxury and Comfort: $95
- "Aswan to Hurghada: Luxe Private Transfer - Comfort Guaranteed ": $130
- 3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers : $167
- Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan with transfers : $45
- Abu Simbel Shared Transfer: $27
- Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $150
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan and Chania 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 dayChania €56Aswan €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chania.
- The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour : $96
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $100
- Chania Walking Food Tours Crete with a local!: $101
- Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $108
- Eat & Crete Food Tour [non-touristy] Chania Villages: $197
- Horse Riding, Falasarna Sunset View, Drone video, Tavern Dinner.: $239
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chania €21Aswan €8.31
Tours and Activities in Chania
Here are a few actual costs in Chania for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chania Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $20
- Day Tour To Chania City: $27
- Matala ,Botanic Garden,Ag Galini and Spili Tour Day from Rethymno: $27
- Monastery, Elafonissi and Winery Tour from Chania: $30
- Palm Beach Preveli Day Experience from Rethymno: $32
- Imbros Gorge and Libyan Sea Day Tour From Rethymno: $32
- Limnoupolis Water Admission Ticket: $33
- 6-Hours Safari Tour in Damnoni and Skinaria Beach, from Plakias: $33
- Chania City Evening Tour From Rethymno: $33
- Knossos & Heraklion City Day Tour from Rethimno: $33
- Elafonissi Beach Tour from Chania with stop in Elos Village: $33
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€1.07
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChania €18Aswan €0.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Chania
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:
- Crete: Local Wine Tasting & Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree: $142
- Cave and Cretan Brewery tour with lunch: $185
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $191
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages : $215
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chania and Aswan, we can see that Chania is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Chania is in Europe and Aswan is in Africa, 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 Chania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chania 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 Chania Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chania or Aswan?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Chania. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Aswan, 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.