Which place is cheaper, Bergen 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 Bergen?
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 Bergen 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 Bergen?
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.
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, and a major tourist destination due to its proximity and easy access to the fjords in West Norway. The nature that surrounds the city is stunning, and you can easily hop into the nearby countryside for some incredible hikes and outdoor adventures. The city itself is well known for its music and art scenes, making it a cultural haven in the country. There are many reasons to visit Bergen, not the least of which is the people that live there. Bergen is the most hilly city within Norway. It is surrounded by the Seven Mountains, which restrict development and keep the city contained. Situated in the far west of Norway, Bergen can be reached by a very scenic seven hour train ride from Oslo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Norway, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Norway.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Bergen $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Bergen is $155. 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 Bergen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Bergen $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Bergen $160
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bergen
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bergen? 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 Bergen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Bergen $11
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:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $5.60
- Private City Transfer to Cairo and Giza: $8.20
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer: $10
- Private Transfer to/from Cairo International Airport: $10
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $11
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $12
- Cairo Airport Arrival or Departure private Transfer: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Hotel Royal to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bergen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bergen:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Airport BGO to Bergen City by Minibus: $208
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Airport BGO to Bergen by Car: $144
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Airport BGO to Bergen by luxury minivan: $164
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Cruise Port to Bergen City by Sedan: $112
- Departure Private Transfer from Bergen City to Bergen Airport BGO by Minivan: $149
- Departure Private Transfer from Bergen City to Bergen Cruise Port by Sedan: $112
- Private Airport Transfer From Bergen Airport or Hotels in Bergen: $128
- Private One-Way Bergen Airport and City Transfers: $112
- Private Transfer - Hotels & Cruise Ports - Airport 1-14 pax: $185
- Private Transfer From Bergen Hotel to Bergen Airport: $90
- Private Transfer to/from Bergen Airport and City: $114
- TRANSFER, LUXURY CAR 1-3 PAX: Bergen airport transfer: $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bergen?
Prices for flights to both Bergen 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 $16Bergen $63
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bergen
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bergen.
- Bergen Food Tour: $183
- A Taste of Bergen Food Tour with Floibanen Funicular: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Bergen $19
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Bergen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bergen are as follows:
- Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour: $7.99
- Walk with a Witch in 16th Century A Self-Guided Fictional Tour: $8.99
- Wolves, Vikings, Cod and Cannonballs Self Guided Tour of Bergen: $8.99
- Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Walking Tour of Central Bergen: $11
- Bergen Troll Museum Entry Ticket: $27
- City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot: $32
- Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present: $34
- Group City Tour- Walking: $36
- Nordnes: The Hidden Gem of Bergen Walking Tour: $40
- City Sightseeing Bergen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $51
- Urban Hiking in Bergen Semi-Private History and Hiking Tour: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Bergen $8.12
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: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bergen, we can see that Bergen 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 Bergen 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 Bergen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bergen 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 Bergen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bergen?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bergen. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bergen, 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 Bergen?
Bergen 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 Bergen in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bergen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bergen in the summer for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Bergen. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Bergen fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Bergen receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bergen. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bergen 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bergen in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bergen. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Bergen for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere during these months.
Cairo is much warmer than Bergen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Bergen fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It's quite rainy in Bergen. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Bergen. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 271 mm (10.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bergen 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bergen in the Winter?
Both Bergen and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bergen because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Bergen can be very cold. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Bergen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Bergen averages at about 2°C (35°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bergen. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bergen. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bergen 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bergen in the Spring?
Both Bergen and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the small town charm are the main draw to Bergen this time of year.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Bergen. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Bergen fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Bergen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Bergen. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bergen 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Bergen and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 283 mm (11.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 271 mm (10.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 259 mm (10.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 235 mm (9.3 in) |
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