Which place is cheaper, Amalfi 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 Amalfi?
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 Amalfi 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 Amalfi?
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.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Dahab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $26Amalfi $289
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $26, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is $289. 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 Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $9.31Amalfi $115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $19Amalfi $230
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Amalfi
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Amalfi? 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 Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $3.10Amalfi $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Private Transfer Dahab Hotel to Sharm ElSheikh Airport : $32
- Private Transfer To/From Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $68
- Saint paul and saint anthony monastery private transfer: $69
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus$4.69
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Train to Naples$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
- private transfer from priano to naples : $119
- Transfer from/to Naples and from/to Salerno airport: $215
- Transfer from Salerno train station or port: $168
- Transfer from Salerno or Vietri Sul Mare to Naples or Vice Versa: $111
- Transfer from Positano to Naples or Vice Versa: $246
- Transfer from Maiori to Naples : $274
- Transfer from Amalfi Caost everywhere to Naples area: $247
- Transfer From Praiano to Naples (1 to 8 PAX): $287
- Transfer Amalfi - Naples: $227
- Tours and Transfers: $268
- Spa Argillarium basic without massage with Golf Cart Transfer: $143
- Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport to Castellabate Minivan Transfer: $212
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi 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 $13Amalfi $126
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
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner$41
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Snacks$4.69
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Bread$1.17
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Dinner$48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
- Hands-On Pizza Making Class & Farmhouse Tour with Sea Views : $66
- OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $81
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Cava de' Tirreni: $102
- Cortecorbo winery: Pizza Cooking class, lunch & wine tasting : $120
- Authentic Cooking with Locals: Meal, Wine & Scenic Views : $146
- Hands-On Cooking Class & Farmhouse Tour on the Amalfi Coast: $154
- Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $155
- Amalfi Coast experience: Lemons' Pathway and dinner: $158
- I offer cooking lesson of Amalfi tradition: $167
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Agropoli: $174
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting:Vietri Sul Mare: $174
- Cooking class: Pasta & Tiramisù with lunch in Amalfi Coast!: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.56Amalfi $31
Tours and Activities in Dahab
For Dahab, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeep Safari to Canyon Salama Day Tour from Dahab: $15
- Dahab's Kept Secrets 5 Adventures in 1 Tour: $25
- Saint Catherine's Monastery And Half Day Tour From Dahab : $30
- Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery: $33
- Royal seascope Semi-Submarine Cruise: $33
- luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch: $41
- Hurghada to Cairo tour Small group HurghadaToGo: $42
- 4x4 Jeep Adventure from Dahab: $43
- Camel Ride + Blue Hole Snorkeling + Quad Bike Tour With Lunch From Dahab: $49
- Adventure Quad Biking Tour in Dahab: $50
- Mount Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab: $50
- St. Catherine Tour from Sharm : $55
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 hours Boat Tour: Amalfi Coast Snorkeling and Limoncello Testing: $143
- 6 Hours Amalfi Coast Kayak Experience: $95
- AMALFI COAST and LI GALLI "8h Boat TOUR" from Salerno: $275
- AMALFI Easy Boat Tour from Salerno with Lunch: $226
- Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks: $106
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour Small Group All Inclusive: $253
- Amalfi Coast Boat tour Small Group: $186
- Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora's Cave : $60
- Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches: $71
- Amalfi Coast Tour - Scooter Rental: $84
- Amalfi Coast at Your Pace: The Essential Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Amalfi Coast group tour DA Amalfi: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.89Amalfi $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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Wine$7.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tenuta San Francesco Wine Tasting: $84
- Sunsets Wine Tasting at Tagliafierro Winery: $90
- Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $102
- Wine Tasting Cantina Apicella with lunch: $203
- Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $211
- Amalfi Coast vintage tour with cheese and wine tastings: $251
- Pompeii and Wine Tasting from Amalfi Coast: $286
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi 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 Amalfi 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi 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 Amalfi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or Amalfi?
Dahab has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Amalfi, 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.