Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Amalfi?
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 Amalfi 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 Amalfi?
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.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
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 Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Amalfi $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is $215. 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 Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Amalfi $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Amalfi $210
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Amalfi
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Amalfi? 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 Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Amalfi $72
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus$4.29
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Train to Naples$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
- Amalfi to Naples airport/station Private departure transfer: $176
- Departure Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO): $224
- From Amalfi Coast: Transfer to Naples with Pompeii Tour: $388
- Mount Vesuvio Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch with Transfer from Amalfi Coast: $240
- Naples: Transfer to Amalfi one-way: $107
- Naples: Transfer to Amalfi visit Pompeii Along the way: $118
- Private Transfer - Amalfi to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $197
- Private Transfer - Praiano to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $175
- Private Transfer From Ravello or Amalfi to Naples : $109
- Private Transfer from Amalfi Coast Port to Naples Airport (NAP): $49
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples Airport ,Naples station: $251
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples: Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi 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 $4.75Amalfi $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.
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner$38
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Snacks$4.29
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Bread$1.07
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Dinner$44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
- OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $74
- Amalfi Coast: Mozzarella, Pasta, and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $80
- Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $87
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Cava de' Tirreni: $97
- Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class and Dinner in Scafati: $104
- Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $114
- Amalfi Coast Home Cooking Class with Meal & Drinks Included: $134
- Genuine Home Cooking Class + Olive Oil Tasting: $139
- Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal: $148
- Hands-on Cooking Class & Farmhouse visit in the Amalfi Coast: $152
- Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Vietri sul Mare: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Amalfi $29
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
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amalfi Coast: $8.72
- Paestum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist: $27
- Discover Salerno - walking tour with a local expert guide -: $33
- Amalfi Lemon Experience: $37
- Salerno Panoramic Tour: $38
- Tour in the lemon fields on the Amalfi Coast: $43
- Guided tour of Michelangelo's Amalfi: $44
- Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden: $48
- 4 Hour Cruise Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Aperitif: $49
- Amalfi Coast - Maiori: Path of Lemons, Tour with Tasting: $55
- Taurasi: Tasting, vineyard tour and visit to the cellar: $55
- Amalfi Coast: Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Grottoes Visit: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Amalfi $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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Wine$6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Cantina Basileo: $66
- Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $71
- Wine Tasting and excursion to the Mt. Vesuvius from Pompeii: $93
- Positano: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with a Sommelier: $101
- Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $142
- Wine Tasting at Basileo Cellar with Lunch: $169
- Wine Tour (lunch included): $197
- Exploring a Cilento village by e-bike with wine tasting: $211
- Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour: $252
- Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Wine Tasting Private Tour from Amalfi: $273
- From Positano: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $275
- Amalfi Coast: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $285
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi 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 Amalfi 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi 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 Amalfi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Amalfi?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1420 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Amalfi, 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 Amalfi?
Amalfi 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 Amalfi in the Summer?
Both Amalfi 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 beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Amalfi this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Amalfi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Amalfi averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Amalfi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Amalfi during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Amalfi 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Amalfi in the Autumn?
Both Amalfi 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, many travelers come to Amalfi for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Amalfi. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.
Amalfi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Amalfi. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Amalfi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Amalfi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Amalfi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Amalfi in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Amalfi in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Amalfi fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Amalfi during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Amalfi 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Amalfi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Amalfi. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Amalfi for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Amalfi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Amalfi averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Amalfi. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Amalfi. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Amalfi 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Amalfi and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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