Which place is cheaper, Braga or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Braga?
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 Braga 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 Braga?
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.
Braga
Located in the Cavado Valley of Northern Portugal, Braga is a medium sized city with both historical and modern characteristics. There is a university in town, known as Universidade do Minho, which gives the city a young feel with a lot of life. There are also many bars, clubs, and activities around to keep you entertained.
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 Porto, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Braga $120
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Braga is $120. 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 Braga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Braga $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Braga $116
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Braga
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Braga? 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 Braga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Braga $22
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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Osiris Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Paradise Hotel: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Braga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Braga:
- Braga Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $102
- Traditional Vinho Verde Tour in Bowl with Private Transfer (Porto and Braga): $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Braga?
Prices for flights to both Braga 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 $4.75Braga $43
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 Braga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Braga.
- Small-Group Braga Food Tour With A Local Guide: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Braga $17
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
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Braga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Braga are as follows:
- Casa dos Coimbras ( Chapel and Tower ) ticket & drink: $5.35
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.65
- Braga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tourer Hunt: $7.82
- Tuk Tuk City Tour: $16
- Bravaes Kayak Park Private Adventure: $38
- Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus: $42
- Small-Group Braga Half-Day Tour with Bom Jesus: $43
- Guimarães Old Town Private Walking Tour: $54
- KAYAK TOUR I Descent of the River Lima in Kayak: $55
- Stand Up Paddle Tour: $55
- Lagoons and Waterfalls Tour - Serra do Soajo: $60
- Tour Soajo - Peneda-Gerês National Park: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Braga $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Braga
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Braga:
- Wine Tasting & Lunch | Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde: $50
- Green Wine Region-Small Group Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings, from Porto city: $142
- Douro Valley Private Tour from Lunch & Wine Tour: $288
- Vinho Verde Private Wine Tour: $535
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Braga, we can see that Braga 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 Braga 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 Braga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Braga 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 Braga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Braga?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Braga. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Braga, 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 Braga?
Braga 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 Braga in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Braga. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Braga fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Braga this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Braga during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Braga. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Braga receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Braga 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Braga in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Braga. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Braga in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Braga fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Braga. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Braga. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Braga. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Braga receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Braga 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Braga in the Winter?
Both Braga and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Braga. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Braga averages at about 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Braga during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Braga receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Braga. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Braga. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Braga receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Braga 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Braga in the Spring?
Both Braga 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.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Braga. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Braga fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In Braga, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Braga. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Braga receives 217 hours of full sun.
Braga gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Braga. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Braga receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Braga 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Braga and Cairo
| Cairo | Braga | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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