Which place is cheaper, Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
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.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Bangkok $99
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $99. 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 Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Bangkok $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Bangkok $96
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bangkok? 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 Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Bangkok $6.24
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:
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 1 way Private Pickup transfer from Le Meridien Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $18
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
- 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.39
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Skytrain Ticket$4.78
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.96
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Ferry Ride$0.78
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Taxi From Airport$7.46
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Short Taxi Ride$2.69
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Boat Taxi$1.49
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Trains to airport$4.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Pattaya City: $69
- Airport Transfer Camry/Fortuner or Similar: $59
- Airport Transfer Luxury Sedan Mercedes E Class BMW 5 Series: $98
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok to Don Mueang Airport DMK by Luxury Car: $102
- Airport Transfer: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $102
- Airport private Transfer from Bangkok City to Suvarnabhumi BKK: $37
- Airport to Airport Transfer in Bangkok: $64
- Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $15
- Ayutthaya Cultural Triangle City Tour with Transfer: $64
- BKK Airport Transfer to Bang Saen: $57
- BKK and DMK Private Airport Transfers To Bangkok and Pattaya: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok 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 $16Bangkok $34
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.
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Cairo (Dance, Sing and Eat ) Nile Dinner Cruise Show &Open Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.97
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.34
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.90
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.97
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Pad Thai$2.09
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Airport Lunch for 2$16
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Mahanakorn Pad Thai & Tom Yum Cooking Class in Bangkok: $21
- Meridian Dinner and Sunset Cruise in Bangkok: $24
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
- Bangkok Sawasdee Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM Beer FreeFlow: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $28
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $28
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $28
- Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $29
- Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Cabaret Show and Sunset View: $29
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $30
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $30
- Bangkok Newest Luxury Noah Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Bangkok $17
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Top Day 5 Hours Day Tour Pyramid Saqqar Pyramid Memphis City: $2.00
- Private VIP Giza Tour+ New Musuem + Market: $3.59
- Shopping Tour to all the Egyptian governments shops handmade: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Lunch with Private Tour Guide: $5.00
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx and Lunch: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Tour: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour from Cairo airport or Cairo Giza hotel: $5.00
- Luxury Private Pyramids half day tour: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.78
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$10
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.49
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.97
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$72
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Fish Pedicure$4.48
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.98
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Urban Adventure: $4.57
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.99
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Bangkok Walking Tour 2h40 and 22 audio reviews: $6.57
- Podcast Tour Bangkok The Dragons Breath: $6.86
- Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Bangkok Art and Culture Hidden Gems Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.56
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $9.60
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $9.79
- Bangkok Meland Siam Paragon Entry Ticket: $10
- Ancient City & Erawan Museum Admission Ticket - Bangkok (NonThai): $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Bangkok $5.46
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: $69
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Original Speakeasy & Iconic Venues Pub Crawl: $21
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bangkok?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?
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 Bangkok in the Summer?
Both Bangkok and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bangkok in the Autumn?
Both Bangkok 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Bangkok. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bangkok in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. In January, Cairo usually receives more rain than Bangkok. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives less sunshine than Bangkok during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bangkok in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bangkok. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Bangkok. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun.
Cairo is cooler than Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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