Which place is cheaper, Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
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.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Bilbao $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is $195. 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 Bilbao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Bilbao $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Bilbao $166
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bilbao
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bilbao? 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 Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.64Bilbao $30
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 01 way Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 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
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bilbao airport BIO to Bilbao City by Luxury Van: $111
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $132
- Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer: $52
- Bilbao Airport Transfers : Bilbao City to Bilbao Airport BIO in Business Car: $68
- Departure Private Transfer from Bilbao City to Bilbao airport BIO by Luxury Van: $111
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao Cruise Port: $92
- Private Transfer from Bilbao Airport to Santander Port: $290
- Private Transfer from Bilbao city to Santander Airport: $290
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $273
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Pamplona city: $263
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao 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 $17Bilbao $89
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,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $6.75
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Bilbao Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $84
- Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local: $87
- Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks: $113
- Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao: $116
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $122
- Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao): $145
- Bilbao Food Tour Market Pintxos and Wine: $179
- Gourmet Pintxos & Premium Wines small groups Food Tour: $209
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.71Bilbao $33
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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $2.00
- Best All-In-One Tour: Giza Pyramids,Sphinx &Grand Egyptian Museum: $2.50
- Giza Pyramids (FREE Camel, inside Pyramid & free Nile Cruise): $3.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Budget-Friendly Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour: $4.00
- VIP All-Inclusive Grand Egyptian Museum,Pyramids & Quad Bike Tour: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Luxury Private Pyramids Tour with Lunch and Camel Ride: $5.00
- private tour Shopping tours : papyrus perfume gold ,silver cartouche: $5.00
- VIP Private Tour Giza Pyramid camel ride and inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
- Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar & Old Cairo Free Tour: $5.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bilbao´s Old Town Responsible Free Walking Tour: $3.47
- TOP Vitoria-Gasteiz : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.80
- Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket: $32
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket: $35
- Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $35
- Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Admission With Audio Guide Tour: $37
- Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Private Kayak Tour along the Getxo Coast and Hanging Bridge: $38
- Bilbao Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- Bilbao walking tour: $41
- Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour: $41
- Semi-private Bilbao Bike Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.42Bilbao $24
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier: $58
- The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local: $115
- Txakoli wine tour from Bilbao: $191
- Private Basque Vineyard Visit: Txakoli Wine Tasting from Bilbao: $203
- La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao): $267
- Architectural Rioja Wine Tour: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios (Bilbao): $290
- La Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from Bilbao: $290
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bilbao?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bilbao. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bilbao, 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 Bilbao?
Bilbao 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 Bilbao in the Summer?
Both Bilbao 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 Bilbao for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Bilbao. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Bilbao averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bilbao during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Bilbao receives 188 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bilbao 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bilbao in the Autumn?
Both Bilbao 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bilbao in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Bilbao. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Bilbao fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bilbao. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bilbao receives 125 hours of full sun.
Bilbao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Bilbao. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bilbao 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bilbao in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bilbao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Bilbao for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Cairo is much warmer than Bilbao in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Bilbao fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bilbao during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Bilbao receives 77 hours of full sun in the winter.
Bilbao receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bilbao 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bilbao in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bilbao. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Bilbao because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Bilbao. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Bilbao averages at about 12°C (54°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 Bilbao. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bilbao receives 117 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Bilbao. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Bilbao. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bilbao 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Bilbao and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
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