Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Adelaide 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: Cairo or Adelaide?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Adelaide $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $111. 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 Cairo and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Adelaide $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Adelaide $132
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Adelaide? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Adelaide $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $254
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $220
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $106
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $57
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $254
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $109
- ADL Airport Private Transfer to Downtown: $119
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $496
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $62
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.70Adelaide $31
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $23
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $79
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $129
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $192
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Adelaide $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adelaide Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.00
- Queer Adelaide History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Torrens River Cruise in Adelaide: $17
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $17
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $19
- An exciting, Tree Top Adventure for Our Littlest Adventurers : $23
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $26
- Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands: $27
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $28
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Guide: $29
- Private Home Style Indian Dining Experience: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Adelaide $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $43
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $52
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $79
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $79
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $112
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $112
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $112
- Barossa Small Group Wine Tours - Local Guide: $131
- Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $131
- Adelaide Hills Full Day Wine Tour: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Adelaide?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Adelaide, 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.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Adelaide in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Adelaide. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Adelaide in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adelaide. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Adelaidein January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 330 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Adelaidein January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Adelaide in the Autumn?
Both Adelaide and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Adelaide for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Adelaide averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Adelaide. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Adelaide during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 215 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Adelaidein April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Adelaide in the Winter?
Both Adelaide and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Adelaide in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Adelaidein July. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Adelaidein July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 159 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Adelaidein July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Adelaide in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Adelaide. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Adelaide for the beaches during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Adelaide in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adelaide this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Adelaide during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 256 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Adelaidein October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Cairo
| Cairo | Adelaide | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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