Which place is cheaper, Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya?
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 Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya?
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.
Ayutthaya
Once the largest city in the world, Ayutthaya, is the example of an ancient capital within a modern city. Located in the central plains of Thailand, this spot is ideally located between China, India and the Malay Archipelago creating the perfect place for trade in Asia. Eighteenth century maps from Holland and France show golden palaces, large ceremony spots and trading vessels from all over the world. Suddenly, in 1767, Ayutthaya experienced a tragic fall from grace with a Burmese invasion burning much of the city to the ground.
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 Thailand, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Ayutthaya $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Ayutthaya is $86. 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 Ayutthaya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Ayutthaya $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Ayutthaya $48
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ayutthaya
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Ayutthaya? 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 Ayutthaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Ayutthaya $29
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: Cairo Airport Arrival to any hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer : $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels within Cairo and Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo &Giza : $10
- Private Transfer: From/To Cairo International Airport Cairo Giza: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $11
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Departure Airport Transfer from Cairo or Giza to Cairo Airport: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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River Ferry Crossing$0.63
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Ayutthaya?
Prices for flights to both Ayutthaya 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 $18Ayutthaya $39
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of dining costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$4.40
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Ice Cream$0.94
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Breakfast for 2$4.40
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Breakfast for 2$11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Ayutthaya $31
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:
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $1.00
- Egyptian Museum Tour Cave Church Old Cairo Saladin Citadel: $1.00
- Best Day TourTo Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum, Bazar,Lunch: $1.75
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $4.00
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Half Day Pyramids Tour with Felucca: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- Cairo Highlights Tours Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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Temple Entrances (2)$6.28
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Wat Entrance$1.57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Ayutthaya $21
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Ayutthaya, we can see that Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Ayutthaya?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Ayutthaya. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Ayutthaya, 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 Ayutthaya?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Ayutthaya in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Ayutthaya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Ayutthaya attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Ayutthaya receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ayutthaya. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ayutthaya receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ayutthaya during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Ayutthaya receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Ayutthaya in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Ayutthaya fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Ayutthaya 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ayutthaya in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Ayutthaya. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ayutthaya throughout the year.
Also, October to April in Ayutthaya is the dry season. May to October in Ayutthaya is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Ayutthaya. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Ayutthaya. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Ayutthaya receives 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ayutthaya. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Ayutthaya. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ayutthaya receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Ayutthaya. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Ayutthaya averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Ayutthaya 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ayutthaya in the Winter?
Both Ayutthaya and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Ayutthaya because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives more rain than Ayutthaya. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Ayutthaya receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Ayutthaya. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives less sunshine than Ayutthaya during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Ayutthaya receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Ayutthaya. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Ayutthaya fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Ayutthaya 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ayutthaya in the Spring?
Both Ayutthaya and Cairo during the spring 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 Ayutthaya year-round.
October to April is the dry season in Ayutthaya. May to October is the rainy season in Ayutthaya. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Ayutthaya. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Ayutthaya receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Ayutthaya, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ayutthaya. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ayutthaya receives 262 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Ayutthaya. Cairo is cooler than Ayutthaya in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Ayutthaya fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Ayutthaya 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Ayutthaya and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 292 mm (11.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
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