Which place is cheaper, Positano 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 Positano?
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 Positano 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 Positano?
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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Dahab Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDahab $26Positano $306
The average daily cost (per person) in Dahab is $26, while the average daily cost in Positano is $306. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDahab $9.31Positano $173
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDahab $19Positano $346
Compare Hotels in Dahab and Positano
Looking for a hotel in Dahab or Positano? 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 Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dahab $3.10Positano $9.07
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
- Saint paul and saint anthony monastery private transfer: $69
- Private Transfer To/From Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer Between Nuweibaa City and Sharm El Sheikh Hotels: $60
- Sharm el-Sheikh: 1-Way or Round-Trip Transfer to Dahab: $42
- Private Transfer Dahab Hotel to Sharm ElSheikh Airport : $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket$1.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $287
- private transfer from Positano to Naples or reverse: $120
- private transfer from POSITANO to NAPLES: $119
- Transfers Positano - Naples: $227
- Transfer to Naples with a stop in Pompeii from Positano: $190
- Transfer from Positano to Naples: $175
- Transfer Naples to Positano (stop Pompeii option) or vice versa: $119
- Transfer Naples - Positano: $299
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples by the scenic coast: $120
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples : $137
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples: $133
- Private transfer from POSITANO to NAPLES with 3 hours stop in Pompeii: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Dahab or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 $13Positano $107
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$36
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Pizza in a Restaurant$11
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Sandwich in a Restaurant$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $61
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $80
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $84
- Pizza Class in Sorrento Peninsula with Breathtaking View: $88
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Make Pasta, Mozzarella & Tiramisu: $90
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $102
- Sorrento: Gluten Free Cooking Class: $108
- Cooking Class in Sorrento with Breathtaking View: $120
- 3 Hours Sorrento Cooking Class in Sorrento Coast with Pickup: $155
- Mediterranean Dinner in Positano at Nonna Colomba's Cellar: $161
- Pizza e Tiramisù class with local mum in Positano: $179
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dahab $6.56Positano $71
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 Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande$20
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi$94
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Sunset Cruise$28
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Full Day Wine Tour$114
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Cooking Class$76
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- Guided Tour Pompeii And Vesuvius from Positano Skip the Line: $299
- private and Guided Tour to Pompeii from Positano: $268
- Amalfi Coast Small Group Cruise with stop at the Emerald Grotto : $125
- Amalfi Coast: Pompei & Vesuvius small group with Skip the line tickets: $161
- Amalfi Coast: Private half-day walking tour with Lunch & Wine: $202
- Blue Grotto Visit and Capri Semi-Private Boat Tour: $173
- Boat tour from Positano to Capri: $227
- Capri & Blue Grotto Small Group Full-Day Boat Tour from Positano: $179
- Capri Boat Tour and Blue Grotto Visit: $178
- Capri Boat tour from Positano with Light Lunch, Drinks & Swim: $184
- Capri Half-Day Sightseeing Cruise From Sorrento, with Pickup: $197
- Capri Small Group Tour From Positano 7h, snacks & wine included: $179
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDahab $3.89Positano $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- Organic Wine Tasting, Mozzarella, Gnocchi & Tiramisu Workshop: $78
- Amalfi Coast: Make Handmade Pasta, Tiramisu and Wine Tasting: $81
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $84
- Pompeii Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting from Positano: $271
- Pompeii Excavations Tour-Wine Tasting with Lunch from Positano: $274
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dahab and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dahab or Positano?
Dahab has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Dahab and Positano, 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.