Which place is cheaper, Bali or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Bali?
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 Bali 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 Bali?
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.
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Bali $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Bali is $74. 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 Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Bali $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Bali $84
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bali? 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 Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Bali $9.12
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Airport Transfer Service With Meeting And Greeting: $5.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private Nile Felucca With Transfers And Drinks : $6.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Pickup transfer from Golden Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Pyramids Hotel: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- BALI PARAGLIDING Fly, Swing and Soaring above the sea with private transfer: $103
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Bali Gili Fast Boat Transfer Ticket All Inclusive: $51
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $59
- Bali Quad and Buggy Discovery Tour, Including Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bali Spa Treatment with Airport Transfers (Departure): $56
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $109
- Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $64
- Bali White Water Rafting with Lunch and Private Transfer: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali 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 $4.70Bali $21
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $28
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- Bali Night Market Food Tour From Ubud: $35
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Bali $11
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$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$54
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$28
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
- Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $9.12
- Private ATV Quad Bike Guided Adventure in Ubud: $12
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Uluwatu Temple and Karang Boma Cliff Tour with Tickets: $15
- Watersport activity Ocean walker, Parasailing Adventure & Banana Boat: $18
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $19
- All-Inclusive White Water Rafting Adventure in Ubud: $19
- 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali: $19
- Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $20
- Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, Temple & Waterfalls Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Bali $3.23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bali, we can see that Bali 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 Bali 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali 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 Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bali?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bali, 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 Bali?
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 Bali in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bali. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bali. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bali receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bali during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 253 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Bali. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bali in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bali. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Bali. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bali receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bali. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 266 hours of full sun.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Bali. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bali in the Winter?
Both Bali 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 Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bali. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bali receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bali during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 170 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cairo is much colder than Bali in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Bali fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bali 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bali in the Spring?
Both Bali 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 Bali year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Bali. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bali receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bali. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 226 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Bali. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Bali and Cairo
| Cairo | Bali | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.