Should you visit Cairo or Bangalore?
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 Bangalore 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 Bangalore?
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.
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
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Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $47. 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 Bangalore in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bangalore? 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.
Local Transportation
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
$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
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transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria:
$55
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transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza:
$20
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private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza:
$35
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VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport:
$12
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VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels:
$49
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Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer:
$220
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Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI):
$48
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Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport:
$35
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Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars:
$170
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Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ):
$181
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Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van:
$235
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Transfer from Cairo, Giza or Cairo airport to Ain Sokhna:
$60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels:
$32
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Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers:
$135
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Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer:
$41
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Bengaluru Airport Private Transfer Service:
$233
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Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer:
$41
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Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer:
$38
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Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer:
$38
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Economy Bangalore Airport Sedan Transfer:
$24
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Private Transfer from Bangalore to Puttaparthi-Safe & Comfortable:
$120
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Wild Life Jeep Safari Tour at Bannerghatta with Private Transfer:
$71
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bangalore?
Prices for flights to both Bangalore 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 day
Cairo $17
Bangalore $19
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
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Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river:
$5.00
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Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise:
$7.00
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Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride:
$7.00
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Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show:
$7.00
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Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo:
$7.50
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Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise:
$7.65
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Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise:
$8.00
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Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems:
$8.00
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Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience:
$8.00
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Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile:
$8.00
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5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour:
$8.00
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Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river:
$8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food:
$22
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Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family:
$45
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Traditional Gowda Cooking Class and Meal in a Bangalore Home:
$59
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Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience:
$60
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Private In-Home Cooking Demonstration and Meal in Bangalore:
$68
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Private Cooking Classes on a Farm in Bangalore City:
$76
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Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local:
$78
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Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner:
$99
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Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour:
$115
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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“Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”:
$149
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( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch:
$180
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(Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca:
$55
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01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo:
$143
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1 Day Private Tour from Hurghada to Cairo:
$220
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1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza:
$90
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1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo:
$100
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1 Day Private Tour to Baron, Abdeen, and Manial Palaces in Cairo:
$30
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1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo:
$30
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1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids:
$15
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1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour around Giza Pyramids:
$38
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1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo:
$60
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour:
$5.64
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Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour:
$12
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FLOWER and FRUIT market tour:
$13
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Food Walk Tour Bangalore:
$22
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From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour:
$24
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Bangalore Private Walking Tour Tipu Sultan Fort:
$30
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Old Bangalore Street Food & History Walking Tour:
$30
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Bangalore Private Tour:
$35
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Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts:
$38
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Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport:
$38
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Experience Bangalore Evening City Walk Tour and Market Visit:
$43
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Private Walking Tour into the Oldest Local Market in Bengaluru:
$49
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
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Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks:
$69
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
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Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local:
$35
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Pub Crawl Bangalore:
$35
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Bangalore The original Pub crawl Tour:
$40
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Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour:
$89
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Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting:
$161
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore 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 Bangalore 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 Bangalore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangalore 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 Bangalore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bangalore?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bangalore, 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.
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