Which place is cheaper, Bari or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Bari?
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 Bari 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 Bari?
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.
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Bari $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Bari is $122. 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 Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Bari $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Bari $156
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bari? 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 Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Bari $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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center: $5.35
- Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Taranto Train Station: $9.09
- Bari City Hotels to Taranto Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $67
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Cruise Port (Terminal di Bari) to Bari hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Bari Cruise Port to Polignano city Round trip Private Transfer: $157
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Bari Intl Airport (BRI) to Bari Cruise Port- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $50
- Bari Per Matera - Matera Airport Transfer Service For Bari Airport: $148
- Bari or Naples: Private Transfer Service: $541
- Bari Airport Transfer to/from Foggia Train Station: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari 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 $4.75Bari $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.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$47
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Coffee$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Bari $9.23
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tour "Hunt for the treasures of Bari": $3.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.42
- Bari Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Wonderful Bari Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Olive Oil Private Tour and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Altamura: $22
- Simi Palace and Byzantine Church Tour with Ticket: $24
- St. Nicholas Basilica and Crypt Guided Tour: $27
- Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Bari Walking City Tour: $30
- Norman-Swabian Castle Guided Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Bari $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
- Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bari, we can see that Bari 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 Bari is in Europe, 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 Bari would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bari 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 Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bari?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bari. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bari, 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 Bari?
Bari 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 Bari in the Summer?
Both Bari and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Bari for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Bari. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Bari fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In Bari, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bari. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 336 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Bari. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bari 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bari in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bari. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Bari in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cairo is a little warmer than Bari in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Bari fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bari during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bari. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bari 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bari in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bari. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Bari for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Bari. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Bari averages at about 10°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bari. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 110 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Bari. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bari 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bari in the Spring?
Both Bari and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Bari because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Bari. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Bari fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Bari. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bari during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bari. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bari 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Bari and Cairo
| Cairo | Bari | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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