Which place is cheaper, Beaune or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Beaune?
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 Beaune 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 Beaune?
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.
Beaune
The walled-town of Beaune is located at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Once the capital of the region and still surrounded by the Cote d’Or vineyards, the cobbled town is just a starting point for food and wine connoisseurs looking to taste their way through the greater countryside of Burgundy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Beaune $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Beaune is $178. 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 Beaune in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Beaune $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Beaune $178
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Beaune
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Beaune? 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 Beaune Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Beaune $44
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Beaune?
Prices for flights to both Beaune 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 $4.75Beaune $58
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 Beaune
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beaune:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)$9.64
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Cookie$1.07
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Coffee$3.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Beaune $35
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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beaune
Here are a few typical costs in Beaune for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Winery Tour (for 2)$21
Tours and Activities in Beaune
Here are a few actual costs in Beaune for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Beguiling Beaune Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.99
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burgundy’s Wine Capital: $5.99
- Skip the Line: Abbaye de Fontenay Admission Ticket: $13
- Small group guided tour - Beaune 2h: $22
- Meursault: Tour of the Vineyards on Motorbike with Sidecar: $59
- Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Burgundy from Meursault: $60
- Paris Private Walking Street Art Tour: $87
- Small group tour Morning in Côte de Beaune: $102
- Touristic highlights of Semur-en-Auxois a Private half day tour with a local: $118
- Private city tour - Beaune the essential - 2h: $187
- Private guided tour - Beaune 2h: $191
- Wine walking tour through the Burgundian vineyards - 2h: $191
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Beaune $52
Sample the Local Flavors in Beaune
Also in Beaune, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 2 Hour Sparkling Wine Tasting and visit in Beaune: $11
- Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard: $21
- Maison Champy Guided Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting: $27
- Visit Domaine Bourgogne - Guided wine tasting: $44
- From Full-Day Bicycle and Wine Tour in Burgundy: $227
- Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune: $229
- Wine tour - Meursault, its prestigious whites: $240
- Wine tour - Aloxe-Corton, its great wines: $240
- From Burgundy Day Trip with 12 Wine Tastings: $262
- Côte de Nuits Private Local Wineries and Wine Tasting Tour: $945
- Côte de Beaune Private Local Wineries and Wine Tasting Tour: $945
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Beaune, we can see that Beaune 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 Beaune 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 Beaune would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beaune 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 Beaune Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Beaune?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 320 times larger than the population of Beaune. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Beaune, 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 Beaune?
Beaune 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 Beaune in the Summer?
Both Beaune 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, many travelers come to Beaune for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Beaune. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Beaune averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Beaune. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Beaune during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Beaune receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Beaune. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Beaune 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Beaune in the Autumn?
Both Beaune 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. Also, many visitors come to Beaune in the autumn for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Beaune. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Beaune fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Beaune. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beaune receives 121 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Beaune. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Beaune 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Beaune in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Beaune. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, most visitors come to Beaune for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Beaune can be very cold during winter. Cairo is much warmer than Beaune in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Beaune fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Beaune during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Beaune receives 53 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Beaune. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Beaune 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Beaune in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Beaune. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Beaune because of the small town charm.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Beaune. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Beaune averages at about 11°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Beaune. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beaune receives 178 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Beaune. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Beaune 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Beaune and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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