Which place is cheaper, Catania 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 Catania?
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 Catania 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 Catania?
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.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $26Catania $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $26, while the average daily cost in Catania is $176. 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 Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $9.31Catania $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $19Catania $152
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Catania? 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 Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $3.10Catania $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dahab
Also for Dahab, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Dahab Hotel to Sharm ElSheikh Airport : $32
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Private Transfer To/From Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $68
- Saint paul and saint anthony monastery private transfer: $69
- Private Pickup Transfers from Dahab to Taba: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- Transfers from Catania to Noto : $223
- Transfers from Catania airport to Noto : $115
- Transfer service from Catania airport to different cities: $149
- Transfer service TAXI da Catania aeroporto /city a Marzamemi: $117
- Transfer from Catania to Agrigento With van: $190
- Transfer Catania to Agrigento : $205
- Transfer Catania / Licata Airport: $238
- Transfer Catania / Agrigento Airport: $238
- Private transfer from Catania City or APT to Siracusa: $249
- Private Transfer from Taormina to Syracuse (Direct or with Stops): $187
- Private Transfer from Catania to Taormina or vice versa: $83
- Private Transfer from Catania to Syracuse with Tour options: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania 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 $13Catania $82
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 Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- The Sweet Side of Sicily – A Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $66
- Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $74
- Street food tour of Catania by night: $83
- Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner: $113
- the Magic and secrets of Sicilian Cooking Classes: $154
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Catania: $173
- Cooking Class in Taormina with Lunch Included: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.56Catania $23
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 Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- 7-hour city tour of Enna and Piazza Armerina Villa Romana : $227
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $262
- Adventure on Mount Etna: Experience the Magic of Snow with Snowshoes: $83
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $144
- Bike tour of Catania by e-bike: $78
- Buscemi - Palazzolo Acreide - Marzamemi Tour: $239
- CATANIA : Etna Sunset Tour with Free Pick-Up from Catania: $70
- COMMISSARIO MONTALBANO Tour: $281
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Catania Private Walking Tour with "Arancino and Cannolo" Tasting: $238
- Catania Street Food Walking Tour and Market Adventure: $76
- Catania Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $6.58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.89Catania $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sicilian Villages Wine Tasting, Oil and Ricotta, Lunch Included: $96
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $127
- Castelmola and Etna Wine Tasting Tour from Messina: $167
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $173
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $184
- Private visit to the cellars of Etna with wine tasting: $222
- Etna private tour with wine cellar gambino lunch and wine tasting: $281
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Catania, we can see that Catania 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 Catania 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania 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 Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or Catania?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Catania, 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.