Which place is cheaper, Agra or Cairo?
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 Cairo or Agra?
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 Agra 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 Agra?
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.
Agra
In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.
While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $29Agra $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $29, while the average daily cost in Agra is $49. 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 Agra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.74Agra $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Agra $28
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Agra
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Agra? 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 Agra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.28Agra $9.09
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.07
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Taxi Ride$0.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private A/C Transfer To Luxor City.: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo Int Airport (CAI) to Port Said Port: $296
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Port Said Cruise Port: $296
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Luxor By Bus: $295
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- Private Tour to Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids With Transfers: $280
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer: $278
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra
Also for Agra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $114
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $70
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $8.14
- Agra Group Sightseeing Tour with Transfers and Expert Guide: $52
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $20
- Agra to Bharatpur Hotels One Way transfers with Bird Park visits: $65
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to New Delhi Airport/Hotel – One-Way Cab Private Transfers: $71
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra to Sawai Madhopur drop Private Transfers En route Stops: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Agra?
Prices for flights to both Agra 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 $15Agra $24
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.
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx and Nile River Dinner Cruise Cairo Tour: $7.20
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Agra
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:
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Breakfast for Two$1.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra
For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $40
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $41
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Henna application session with dinner: $48
- Private Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra: $53
- A Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration in Agra (Lunch or Dinner): $68
- 3-hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Agra Home: $71
- An Evening Aarti at Khatoo Shyam Temple in Agra with Dinner: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $7.85Agra $17
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$0.73
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.59
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $69
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 1 Day Private Tour from Hurghada to Cairo: $219
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1.5-Hour Quad Bike Tour Around the Giza Pyramids from Cairo: $70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra
For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entry to the Red Fort for Two$6.32
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Taj Mahal for Two$16
Tours and Activities in Agra
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour The Hidden Riverfront Paradises: $5.47
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Agra The Laborers Labyrinth: $6.84
- Local Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise / Sunset Private Tour by Car: $8.00
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour with Tickets: $8.00
- Agra Fort Entry Ticket to Explore Mughal History and Architecture: $10
- Taj Mahal Virtual Tour with Local Guide(Online Experience ): $11
- Agra Fort Visits Private Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $11
- From Agra Private Agra City Sightseeing Tour by Car: $11
- Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Fort Private Guided Tour: $11
- Udaipur: Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour w/ Multi Options: $13
- Agra Local Walking Tour: Temples, Markets & Yamuna River Ghats: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.28Agra $8.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $69
- Cairo Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour: $75
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Agra, we can see that Agra 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 Agra is in Asia, 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 Agra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Agra 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 Agra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Agra?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Agra. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Agra, 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.