Which place is cheaper, Baltimore or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Baltimore?
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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
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.
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Baltimore $184
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Baltimore is $184. 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 Baltimore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Baltimore $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Baltimore $186
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Baltimore
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Baltimore? 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 Baltimore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Baltimore $21
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:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- 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
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Airport Transfer BWI Airport to Baltimore Downtown Area Only: $160
- Airport Transfer Baltimore/Washington International Airport BWI to Washington,DC: $240
- Airport transfer to or from Silver Spring, MD & Reagan Airport(DCA): $200
- Arrival Private Transfer Baltimore Airport BWI to Baltimore by Business Vehicle: $111
- BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $150
- Baltimore City to Washington City - Private Car Transfer: $63
- Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) to Washington - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer to BWI or Washington DC/Airports: $160
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI - Business Vehicle: $111
- Oakland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)-Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Private transfer To or Form Bethesda and Dulles International Airport: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Baltimore?
Prices for flights to both Baltimore 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 $4.70Baltimore $46
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 Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Federal Hill Food Tour: $71
- Little Italy and Jonestown Food Tour: $73
- Fells Point Food Tour in Baltimore: $74
- Inner Harbor Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner: $76
- Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Baltimore Signature Dinner Cruise: $101
- Baltimore Buffet Dinner/Dance Cruise of the Inner Harbor: $119
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise : $126
- Baltimore New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Baltimore $18
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
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park: $5.00
- Downtown Baltimore In-App Audio Tour: $9.00
- Historic & Cultural Baltimore Self-Driving Audio Guided Tour: $14
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Historical Baltimore Self-Driving Sightseeing Audio Tour: $17
- Baltimore Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Baltimore Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures: $24
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $24
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- Inner Harbor Sightseeing Cruise: $28
- Baltimore Harbor Tour: $28
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Baltimore $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- From Patapsco Region Wine Tour with Lunch: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Baltimore, we can see that Baltimore 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 Baltimore is in North America, 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 Baltimore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baltimore 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 Baltimore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Baltimore?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Baltimore. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Baltimore, 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 Baltimore?
Baltimore 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 Baltimore in the Summer?
Both Baltimore 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 Baltimore for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Baltimore. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Baltimore averages at about 78°F (25°C).
It's quite sunny in Baltimore. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Baltimore during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Baltimore receives 283 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Baltimore. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Baltimore. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Baltimore 78°F (25°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Baltimore in the Autumn?
Both Baltimore 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 Baltimore because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Baltimore. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Baltimore fluctuates around 57°F (14°C).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Baltimore. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Baltimore receives 196 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Baltimore. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Baltimore 57°F (14°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Baltimore in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Baltimore. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Baltimore this time of year.
It's quite cold in Baltimore in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Baltimore in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Baltimore fluctuates around 32°F (0°C).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Baltimore during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Baltimore receives 153 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Baltimore. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Baltimore 32°F (0°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Baltimore in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Baltimore. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Baltimore for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Baltimore. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Baltimore averages at about 54°F (12°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Baltimore. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Baltimore. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Baltimore receives 225 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Baltimore. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Baltimore 54°F (12°C)
Typical Weather for Baltimore and Cairo
| Cairo | Baltimore | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
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