Which place is cheaper, Bruges 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 Bruges?
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 Bruges 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 Bruges?
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.
Bruges
Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Bruges $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Bruges is $187. 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 Bruges in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Bruges $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Bruges $138
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Bruges
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Bruges? 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 Bruges Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Bruges $19
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 3-Days Private Guided Tour Package Covering all Cairo,Lunch and Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Luxor By Bus: $295
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $284
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:
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Five Day Bus Pass$17
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Bike Rental for Day$9.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges
Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bruges hotel to Ostend Airport (OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Bruges to Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotel - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $142
- Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) to Bruges- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Private Transfer from Bruges City Hotels to Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Bruges to Brussels By Business car: $165
- Private Transfer from Ostend Bruges Airport OST to Zeebrugge Port: $237
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $75
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Brussels hotels: $243
- Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $260
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Bruges?
Prices for flights to both Bruges 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 $16Bruges $104
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: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Typical Food Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:
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Cup of Tea$2.33
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Sandwich for Lunch$3.78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small‑Group Food Tour: Eight Signature Tastings of Bruges: $123
- Bruges Food Tour : Beer, Chocolate, Waffles & Fries in German: $130
- Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $153
- The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour: $160
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $162
- Private Bruges Food Tour: 8 Tastings of Local Delicacies: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Bruges $18
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $160
- "The Great Pyramids & Grand Museum: Luxury Private Day Tour": $60
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour Around Giza Pyramids: $30
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Groeninge Museum Entrance$9.31
Tours and Activities in Bruges
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.
- 2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting: $3.54
- Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges: $3.54
- Gastronomic Tour: A Taste of Bruges: $3.54
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges: $3.54
- THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips: $3.54
- Secrets of Walking Tour With a Chocolate and Waffle Bite: $3.55
- 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included: $3.55
- Self-Guided Secrets Tour - Explore Bruges & Miss nothing: $4.73
- Bruges Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.33
- Secrets and Stories of Bruges Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Bruges Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Museum of the Church of Our Lady Entry Ticket: $9.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Bruges $13
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 Bruges
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bruges:
- Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery – Discover at Your Own Pace: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery - Discover & Taste on your own pace: $33
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery - Discover the Spirits of Bruges: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Bruges, we can see that Bruges 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 Bruges 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 Bruges would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bruges 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 Bruges Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Bruges?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Bruges. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Bruges, 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 Bruges?
Bruges 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 Bruges in the Summer?
Both Bruges 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Bruges for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Bruges. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Bruges fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Bruges, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Bruges. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bruges receives 202 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Bruges. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bruges receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Bruges 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bruges in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Bruges. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bruges in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is much warmer than Bruges in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Bruges fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bruges during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Bruges receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bruges. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Bruges receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Bruges 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bruges in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Bruges. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Bruges for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Bruges can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Bruges. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Bruges averages at about 3°C (38°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 Bruges. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bruges receives 47 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Bruges. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Bruges receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Bruges 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Bruges in the Spring?
Both Bruges and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Bruges because of the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Bruges. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Bruges fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Bruges during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Bruges receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Bruges. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bruges receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Bruges 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Bruges 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 (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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