Which place is cheaper, Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence?
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 Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence?
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.
Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a city in the south of France about 20 miles north of Marseille. It was the birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. A walking trail links sites including his childhood home, Jas de Bouffan, and his former studio, Atelier Cezanne. The white limestone mountain Sainte-Victoire overlooking the city as well as the surrounding countryside were frequent subjects of his works. The city is all class with its flourishing boulevards and public squares are lined with 17th- and 18th-century mansions, punctuated by gurgling moss-covered fountains. Haughty stone lions guard its grandest avenue, cafe-laced cours Mirabeau, where fashionable Aixois relax on terraces sipping espresso. While Aix-en-Provence is a student hub, its upscale appeal make it more unique and charming to visit than some university towns.
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 France, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Aix-en-Provence $191
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Aix-en-Provence is $191. 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 Aix-en-Provence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Aix-en-Provence $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Aix-en-Provence $190
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Aix-en-Provence
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Aix-en-Provence? 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 Aix-en-Provence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Aix-en-Provence $39
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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer : $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $60
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aix-en-Provence
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aix-en-Provence:
- Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city: $155
- TRANSFER AIX EN PROVENCE ➦CRUISE PORT MARSEILLE: $141
- TRANSFER MARSEILLE PORT➦AIX EN PROVENCE: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Aix-en-Provence?
Prices for flights to both Aix-en-Provence 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 $18Aix-en-Provence $67
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.
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Aix-en-Provence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Aix-en-Provence:
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Dinner for 2$55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aix-en-Provence
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aix-en-Provence.
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Local Artisanal Sweets (EN/FR): $59
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Local Gourmet Lunch (EN/FR): $61
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique local food tour in Aix en Provence: $69
- Food Tour: $89
- Cooking workshop/Atelier de cuisine: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Aix-en-Provence $26
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $1.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid With lunch: $2.50
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour to Pyramids with Professional Photographer : $5.00
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx and Lunch : $5.00
- Vip Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, and Lunch : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Aix-en-Provence
Here are a few actual costs in Aix-en-Provence for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Aix-en-Provence Highlights Scavenger Hunt Self Guided Tour: $5.74
- Aix-en-Provence Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Self tour of the olive oil mill & olive oil tasting: $5.87
- Aix-en-provence Heritage and Food Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.93
- Aix en Provence: Le Roy René - "The Secret of Calisson" guided tour: $7.05
- Aix-en-Provence Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- History and Renewal in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Aix-en-Provence by Electric Tourist Train – City Center Tour: $14
- Aix-en-Provence by Electric Tourist Train – Paul Cezanne Tour: $16
- Provencal Market Walking Tour with Tastings: $41
- Provençal Farmers market tour: $42
- Adventure Game in Provence: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Aix-en-Provence $16
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: $70
Sample the Local Flavors in Aix-en-Provence
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Aix-en-Provence:
- Aix en Provence, Provence wine tasting: $53
- Private Art Center Tour & Wine Tasting: $106
- Half Day Vineyards & Wine Tasting from Aix en Provence: $108
- Half Day Wine Tour in Coteaux d'Aix: $112
- From Aix en Provence: Half-day Wine Tour in Provence: $112
- Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence: $114
- From Half-day Wine Tour Cezanne Countryside: $116
- Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence: $118
- Provence Day Trip with Cassis Village Boat Ride and Local Wine Tasting from Aix: $179
- Full Day Wine Tour in Luberon with Tasting: $182
- Full day Wine Tour around Luberon from Aix en Provence: $185
- From Provence Region Tour with Wine Tasting: $187
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Aix-en-Provence, we can see that Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence 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 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 Aix-en-Provence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Aix-en-Provence?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Aix-en-Provence. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Aix-en-Provence, 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 Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence in the Summer?
Both Aix-en-Provence and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Aix-en-Provence because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Aix-en-Provence. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Aix-en-Provence fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Aix-en-Provence. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Aix-en-Provence during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Aix-en-Provence receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Aix-en-Provence. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Aix-en-Provence receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Aix-en-Provence 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Aix-en-Provence in the Autumn?
Both Aix-en-Provence and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Aix-en-Provence this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Aix-en-Provence in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Aix-en-Provence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Aix-en-Provence, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Aix-en-Provence. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aix-en-Provence receives 205 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Aix-en-Provence. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Aix-en-Provence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Aix-en-Provence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Aix-en-Provence in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Aix-en-Provence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Aix-en-Provence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Aix-en-Provence. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Aix-en-Provence averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Aix-en-Provence during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Aix-en-Provence receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Aix-en-Provence. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Aix-en-Provence receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Aix-en-Provence 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Aix-en-Provence in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Aix-en-Provence. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Aix-en-Provence in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Aix-en-Provence. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Aix-en-Provence fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aix-en-Provence. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Aix-en-Provence. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aix-en-Provence receives 245 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Aix-en-Provence. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Aix-en-Provence receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Aix-en-Provence 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aix-en-Provence and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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