python try catch cost vs hasattr (overhead = only 2X)

To support different version of code, you might end up using try catch code bloc. But, in the worst cast, what is the cost overhead of throwing an exception every-time?
You might have the possibility to use in some case the hasattr to avoid throwing an exception but your code will be less elegant and/or readable.
In order to make a rational decision, let's compare the time cost. I was expecting a major cost for throwing exception but it ends up been only 2 times more costly then doing an hasattr.
You can see the simple code I have used to compare it here. From now on, I will be less scare about memory performance when I am using try catch.