Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Alicante?
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 Alicante 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 Alicante?
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.
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Alicante $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Alicante is $136. 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 Alicante in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Alicante $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Alicante $90
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Alicante
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Alicante? 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 Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Alicante -
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Albir: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $90
- Alicante Airport (El Altet) (ALC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Alicante Hotels): $78
- Alicante Airport(ALC) to Alicante City: Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Alicante to Alicante Airport (ALC)- Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Airport Transfer Alicante - Valencia: $201
- Bullring and Castle Guided Tour with Taxi Transfer: $74
- Private transfer Alicante Airport - Altea Hills: $94
- Calpe: Alicante Airport (ALC) Private Transfer: $111
- Private Roundtrip Transfer from Alicante Airport ALC to Alicante: $65
- Private Transfer - Alicante Airport (ALC) to Alicante Cruise Port: $39
- Private Transfer - Alicante Cruise Port to Alicante Airport (ALC): $39
- Private Transfer from Alicante (ALC) Airport to Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Alicante?
Prices for flights to both Alicante 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 $4.75Alicante $77
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Secret Flavors Food Tour: $31
- Paella and Sangria Cooking Workshop: $60
- Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop: $64
- Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars: $70
- Alicante Food Tour: $71
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $89
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $136
- Cooking Class with Private Chef and Local Wine: $176
- Alicante cooking class with a private chef: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Alicante $56
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)$58
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)$71
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)$128
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Walking Tour (for 2)$64
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour of Alicante Bullring & Bullfighting Museum with Audioguide: $9.81
- Tour de historias y leyendas del Castillo de Santa Bárbara: $13
- Alicante Discovery Tour from Benidorm: $28
- Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour: $31
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $32
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $32
- City. Discover Alicante by E-Bike & walking tour: $32
- Calas and Beaches E-Bike Tour with Snorkeling: $32
- City and Beach Bike Tour: $32
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $33
- 2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise: $34
- Highlights Bike Tour: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Alicante -
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts: $28
- Vineyards of Wine Tasting Tour: $73
- Alicante Wine Tour with Wine Tasting : $74
- Private Tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $82
- Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $144
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $147
- Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $267
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Alicante, we can see that Alicante 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 Alicante 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante 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 Alicante Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Alicante?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Alicante. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Alicante, 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 Alicante?
Alicante 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 Alicante in the Summer?
Both Alicante 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, most visitors come to Alicante for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Alicante. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Alicante averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Alicante. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Alicante during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Alicante receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Alicante. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Alicante 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Autumn?
Both Alicante 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 autumn months attract visitors to Alicante because of the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Alicante. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Alicante fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Alicante. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Alicante receives 225 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Alicante. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Alicante 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Alicante. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Alicante in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Alicante fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Alicante during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Alicante receives 178 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Alicante. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Alicante 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Alicante. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Alicante for the beaches.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Alicante. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Alicante averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Alicante. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Alicante. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Alicante receives 243 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Alicante. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Alicante 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Alicante and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
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