Which place is cheaper, Bonn or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Bonn?
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 Bonn 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 Bonn?
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.
Bonn
Bonn was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany (previously, West Germany) and it has a population of about 315,000 people. It sits on the Rhine River just twenty kilometers away from Cologne. Many people travel to Bonn for conferences and business, but Bonn also has a lot of cultural and historical sights to offer visitors. The city is also famous as the birth place of Ludwig van Beethoven. There's a strong student culture in the city as well, and it actually shares many characteristics with Italian cities because of its many cafes and restaurants which line the streets. Outdoor beer gardens are popular and Bonn is a particular good summer destination when the weather is pleasant and you can enjoy the outdoor setting. The city's location also makes it a great base for day trips to Cologne, Dusseldorf, and the Rhine and Eifel regions.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Bonn $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Bonn is $165. 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 Bonn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Bonn $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Bonn $182
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bonn
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bonn? 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 Bonn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Bonn $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$0.31
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
- 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
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- Cairo : Marvel the Camping in the White & Black Deserts & Cairo Private Transfer: $250
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonn
Also for Bonn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bonn hotels Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bonn?
Prices for flights to both Bonn 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 $4.70Bonn $52
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Bonn $37
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$6.43
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-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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 Bonn
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bonn.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Free Walking Tour Bonn - City Center: $3.23
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Bonn Self Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.31
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $11
- Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Autumn tours with a live guide: $20
- 1.5-Hour River Cruise on the Rhine: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Bonn $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bonn, we can see that Bonn 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 Bonn 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 Bonn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonn 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 Bonn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bonn?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bonn. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bonn, 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 Bonn?
Bonn 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 Bonn in the Summer?
Both Bonn 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 visitors come to Bonn in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Bonn in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Bonn fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bonn. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bonn receives 191 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Bonn. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bonn 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bonn in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bonn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, most visitors come to Bonn for the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Bonn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Bonn averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bonn during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Bonn receives 109 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bonn. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bonn 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bonn in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bonn. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bonn because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Bonn can be very cold. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Bonn. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Bonn fluctuates around 3°C (37°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 Bonn. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bonn receives 45 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Bonn. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bonn 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bonn in the Spring?
Both Bonn and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is much warmer than Bonn in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Bonn fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bonn during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Bonn receives 145 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bonn. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bonn 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Bonn 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 (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
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