Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux 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 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 $31Bordeaux $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $180. 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 $11Bordeaux $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Bordeaux $146
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 $3.55Bordeaux $18
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:
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 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: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $180
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $106
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $141
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Van: $111
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $296
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $111
- Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $111
- Bordeaux Mérignac Airport (BOD) Private Transfer to Bordeaux: $81
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Business Car: $106
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $111
- Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux City by Sedan: $76
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $160
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 $17Bordeaux $91
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: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $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
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.65
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $28
- Bordeaux Walking Food Tour : History, Wine, Pastries (In English): $34
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $64
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $74
- Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese: $76
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $76
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $80
- Bordeaux : Best Food tour with a local guide: $95
- Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $101
- The Ultimate Bordeaux Food Tour: Full Meal & Fine Wines: $101
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $115
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.51Bordeaux $25
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.06
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $4.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Budget-Friendly Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $4.39
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- Half-Day Tour Giza Pyramids&Sphinx Tour With Great Photographer: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $5.00
- Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramid,Sphinx ,inside pyramid,Camel,lunch: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pay As You Wish Bordeaux Walking Tour with a Glass of Wine: $1.17
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.76
- Tip Based Walking Tour. Pay what you want: $3.55
- The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine: $4.68
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $5.82
- Bordeaux Audioguided Walking Tour 2h30 and 29 audio commentary: $6.99
- Bordeaux Self Guided Tour of Wine, Wealth and Slave Ships: $8.99
- Guided tour of Bordeaux in the Middle Ages in 1492: $14
- Château Saint Ahon classic tour: $16
- Guided Walking Tour: $17
- 2-Hour Walking Tour of the City’s Iconic Sights and History: $17
- Guided tour of the history of the Port of Bordeaux: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.38Bordeaux $30
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: $69
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: $14
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $17
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $23
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $27
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $34
- Visit an urban winery & wine tasting in Bordeaux: $35
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $41
- Bordeaux Wine Tasting Workshop with Food & Wine Pairings: $41
- Blind wine tasting - discover wine differently: $41
- Workshop Bordeaux wine tasting: 4 reds & charcuterie pairing: $45
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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