Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?
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 Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?
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.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, federal capital of Argentina, also known as "The City of Tango", is best known for its energetic and unpredictable character. Like a restless child, Buenos Aires is a dynamic and modern city full of surprises. While its French-style palaces, rooftop restaurants, wide avenues and green plazas resemble European-style architecture, Buenos Aires preserves its musical, literary and culinary traditions. You can't miss dining in front of a Tango show, walking around the colourful streets of La Boca and visiting the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, designed by Argentina's most important architects and home to hundreds of illustrious corpses.
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 Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Buenos Aires, Argentina $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $59. 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Buenos Aires, Argentina $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Buenos Aires, Argentina $84
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Buenos Aires, Argentina? 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.20
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 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 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: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137
- 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- 8hr Buenos Aires City Tour and Airport Transfer Combo: $298
- Airport Transfer: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $118
- Airport Transfer: Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Luxury Van: $145
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Business Car: $111
- Airport Transfer: Buenos Aires to Airport EZE by Luxury Van: $145
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport AEP to Buenos Aires in Luxury Car: $128
- Arrival Private Transfers from Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires: $145
- Arrival Transfer Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires City by Sedan: $68
- Arrival Transfer: Airport AEP to Buenos Aires by Business Car: $118
- Arrival Transfer: Ezeiza Airport EZE to Buenos Aires by Sedan: $118
- Best Tango Show with Private Transfer: $111
- Buenos Aires : Aljibe, Tango and folklore show with Transfers.: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 $16Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.95
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $35
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $39
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $40
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class & Wine Tasting in Palermo: $43
- BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $43
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
- El Viejo Almacen Tango Show with Optional Dinner and Transfers: $47
- Tango Dinner Show Homero Manzi menu Sur: $49
- BA: Empanadas and Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Buenos Aires, Argentina $32
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:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Literature Self-Guided Audio Tour in Buenos Aires: $6.72
- Buenos Aires Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 18 reviews: $7.16
- Discover Buenos Aires: A Self-Guided Tour: $8.27
- Recoleta Cemetery Buenos Aires Tour with Audioguide (no ticket): $9.46
- The Women Behind Puerto Madero’s Streets: A Self Guided Tour: $9.99
- Small Group Buenos Aires Walking Tour: $10
- Walking Tour in Retreat Palaces and Trains and Authentic Mate.: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Discover Caminito and Tango: $11
- Private Tour of La Boca and Caminito: $12
- Guided tour of the Mate Museum: $13
- Palermo Graffiti Tour: $13
- Graffiti Tour: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.69
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 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also in Buenos Aires, Argentina, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Exclusive Malbec Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $42
- Argentine Wine Tasting in Caminito with Appetizers Included: $45
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $60
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $60
- Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina: $65
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $94
- Private Malbec Wine Tasting Experience in Buenos Aires: $95
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina is in South America, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 69% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina 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.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun.
Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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