Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Dahab?
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 Dahab or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Dahab and A Coruna can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Dahab or A Coruna?
Dahab
Dahab is a small town on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It is located about 85 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh and sits on the Gulf of Aqaba. It's a popular destination with divers and backpackers alike, and offers some of the best snorkeling and diving that you'll find in the Red Sea. It's a great alternative to the resort driven Sharm el-Sheikh, and is popular with independent travelers who are looking for affordable accommodation. There are some upmarket options however, predominantly in the Laguna area, but budget facilities are not hard to find.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Dahab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $26A Coruna $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $26, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is $128. 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 Dahab and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $9.31A Coruna $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $19A Coruna $120
Compare Hotels in Dahab and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or A Coruna? 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: Dahab Hotel Prices and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $3.10A Coruna $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
- Saint paul and saint anthony monastery private transfer: $69
- Private Transfer To/From Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer Dahab Hotel to Sharm ElSheikh Airport : $32
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Dahab 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 dayDahab $13A Coruna $58
Typical Food Prices in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$2.00
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Juice$0.11
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Breakfast for Two$0.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dahab
For Dahab, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $36
- Bedouin Dinner in the Mountains In Dahab: $39
- Dahab Desert Safari and Bedouin Dinner: $95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.56A Coruna $11
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Camel Trek Desert and Beach Experience Private Tour in Dahab: $140
- 2 Day Hiking Canyoning Tour Colored and Wishwashi in Sinai: $72
- 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $43
- Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50
- Astronomy and Bedouin Culture group Tour in sharm with Pickup: $140
- Blue Hole Snorkeling Adventure in Dahab: $195
- Cairo pyramids tour from Hurghada Small group HurghadaToGo: $60
- Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
- Dahab Windsurfing Adventure in Red Sea Waves: $60
- Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
- Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
- luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules$3.52
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
- Discover Coruña 60 Minute Private Tour in Tuk tuk: $179
- Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
- E-bike Tour with Galicia flavor: $149
- EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
- Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
- Guided Tour Lugo: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.89A Coruna $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and A Coruna, we can see that A Coruna is more expensive. And not only is Dahab much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dahab is in Africa and A Coruna 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 Dahab would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dahab 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 A Coruna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in A Coruna than you might in Dahab.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dahab Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or A Coruna?
A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and A Coruna, 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.