Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
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 from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Bordeaux $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $128. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Bordeaux $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Bordeaux $136
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Bordeaux $17
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $273
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $273
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
- Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Car: $97
- Private Transfer from Airport to Bordeaux City: $165
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux Airport to City of Bordeaux: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $4.75Bordeaux $49
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $63
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $63
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $64
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Sweet Specialties Tasting Bakeries Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour by a local guide: $84
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
- Bordeaux : unforgettable Food Tour by a local guide: $95
- Private Bakery, Chocolate & Patisserie Food Tour: $95
- Food Tour in Bordeaux : $97
- Bordeaux Food Tour - Bakeries, Pastries, Chocolate and more!: $98
- Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Bordeaux $8.55
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
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bordeaux : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Free Walking City Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights & Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The best of Find more than wine on this self-guided audio tour: $6.99
- Centre of Explore 2,000 years of history on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Walking Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Bordeaux $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $11
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
- Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
- Wine Tasting Cruise: $22
- Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting: $24
- Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $27
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
- Unusual Wine Tasting Experience - Wood & Wine: $30
- Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
- Wine Country Vineyards Tour w/ Local Wine Tastings: $59
- Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bordeaux?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux?
Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux in the Summer?
Both Bordeaux 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 visitors come to Bordeaux in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Bordeaux. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
Both Bordeaux 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, most visitors come to Bordeaux for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bordeaux. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Bordeaux. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bordeaux in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bordeaux. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Bordeaux in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bordeaux during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun in the winter.
Bordeaux receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bordeaux in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bordeaux. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 12°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 Bordeaux. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Bordeaux. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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