Which place is cheaper, Lyon 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 Lyon?
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 Lyon 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 Lyon?
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.
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
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 from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Dahab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $26Lyon $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $26, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $182. 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 Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $9.31Lyon $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $19Lyon $124
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Lyon? 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 Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $3.10Lyon $20
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire$6.10
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $56
- Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $56
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $119
- Private Transfer from Port of LYON to Lyon Railway Stations: $78
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $251
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS)to Aix-les-Bain-RoundTrip Transfer: $168
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $144
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon Airport (LYS) to City centre: $87
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Morzine/Avoriaz - Arrival Private Transfer: $271
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon 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 $13Lyon $83
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 Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- 3h Lyon Vegan Food Tour: $78
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $89
- Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $96
- Food Tour by night: $101
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $106
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine: $109
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $125
- Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon: $222
- Private Lyon Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $227
- Private Food Tour Halles of Lyon Paul Bocuse: $239
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.56Lyon $24
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$53
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- Private Gastronomic Tour in Lyon : $299
- Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $36
- 2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Lyon : $240
- 2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $42
- 3 Hours Private Bike Tour in Lyon with a Guide: $195
- 3h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $60
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon: $166
- Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $131
- Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Beaujolais Day Guided Tour - Winery Tours and Tastings: $178
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.89Lyon $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2$7.98
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Bottle of Wine$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $30
- Wine tasting in Lyon & Secret Traboules: $95
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting and Introduction to Tasting Techniques: $114
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $118
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $119
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $130
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $130
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $142
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Lyon, we can see that Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon 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 Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or Lyon?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Dahab. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Lyon, 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.