Which place is cheaper, Asilah 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 Asilah?
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 Asilah 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 Asilah?
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.
Asilah
Spend your summers like the rich and famous with a trip to Asilah, Morocco. With pristine, white buildings and wrought-iron windows, this gorgeous city still holds the traditions from a time when it was under Spanish rule. The town remains rather quiet for most of the year, with a population surge in the summer months. Beaches are packed and there are tourists as far as the eye can see. If you're not a fan of crowds, consider visiting in the spring or fall when the weather is nice, but the tourists are gone.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco, and The Best Budget Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $20Asilah $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $20, while the average daily cost in Asilah is $88. 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 Asilah in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $8.79Asilah $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Asilah $60
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Asilah
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Asilah? 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 Asilah Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.80Asilah $16
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,170
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $305
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Ain Sokhna Cruise Port: $279
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $279
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $275
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- 3-Days Private Guided Tour Package Covering all Cairo,Lunch and Airport Transfer: $255
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Asilah?
Prices for flights to both Asilah 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 $7.71Asilah $44
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.
- Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show: $5.00
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.66
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $6.66
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.50
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- VIP Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,CamelRide,Shopping&DinnerCruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $8.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show with Pickup: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Asilah
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Asilah:
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Cookies$0.53
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Breakfast for Two$5.25
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Tagine Dinner for 2$7.88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.39Asilah $23
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.09
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 in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days tour at Cairo & Giza: $80
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- 8-Hour Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara: $79
- Adventure in the White Desert: $135
- Alexandria day tour : $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.10Asilah $7.36
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: $61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Asilah, we can see that Asilah is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Asilah would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asilah 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 Asilah Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Asilah?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 270 times larger than the population of Asilah. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Asilah, 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 Asilah?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Asilah in the Summer?
Both Asilah and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Asilah year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Asilah. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Asilah, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Asilah. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 346 hours of full sun.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Asilah. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Asilah 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Asilah in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Asilah. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Asilah attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Asilah. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Asilah this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Asilah during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Cairo is a little warmer than Asilah in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Asilah fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Asilah 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Asilah in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Asilah. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Asilah throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Asilah. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Asilah. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Asilah. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Asilah receives 169 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Asilah. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Asilah averages at about 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Asilah 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Asilah in the Spring?
Both Asilah and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Asilah because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Asilah. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Asilah receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Asilah. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Asilah during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Asilah receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Asilah. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Asilah fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Asilah 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Asilah and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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