A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Calgary for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Jump to  down-arrow

Should you visit Cairo or Calgary?

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 Calgary 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 Calgary?

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.

Calgary

Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.


Which place is cheaper, Calgary or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $156. 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 Calgary in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $9.27
    Calgary $74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $19
    Calgary $148
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Calgary

Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Calgary? 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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Calgary


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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 Calgary Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $2.96
    Calgary $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.08
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.31

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
  • Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
  • Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
  • Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
  • Private airport Transfer: $15
  • Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
  • 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
  • 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
  • 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:

  • Alberta Transfer: Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Calgary: $67
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Calgary Airport YYC to Calgary in Business Car: $108
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Calgary Airport YYC to Calgary in Luxury Van: $128
  • Banff To Calgary Airport - Private Transfer: $365
  • Banff to Calgary Airport | Private Transfer: $190
  • Calgary Air to Fairmont/Radium Hot Springs Round-Trip Transfer: $295
  • Calgary Airport (YYC) to Banff | Private Transfer: $185
  • Calgary Airport (YYC) to Lake Louise | Private Transfer: $235
  • Calgary Airport to Banff Thermal Resorts Private Arrival Transfer: $139
  • Calgary Airport to Banff | Private Transfer: $190
  • Calgary Airport to Canmore | Private Transfer: $177
  • Calgary Airport to Fairmont/Radium Hot Springs Arrival Transfer: $147

Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Calgary?

Prices for flights to both Calgary 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cairo $4.70
    Calgary $31
Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:


  • 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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
  • Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
  • Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
  • Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
  • Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
  • 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
  • Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
  • Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
  • food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
  • Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
  • Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
  • Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22

Typical Food Prices in Calgary

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:


  • Bread, Chips, Cheese
    $8.16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.

  • Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $81

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $5.69
    Calgary $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $0.84
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $6.43

Tours and Activities in Cairo

Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
  • El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
  • The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
  • New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
  • 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
  • Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
  • Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
  • Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
  • El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
  • Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
  • Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00

Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary

Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Stampede Admission (for 2)
    $22

Tours and Activities in Calgary

Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Downtown Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
  • Bow River Trail Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
  • Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.19
  • 3-Hour Tips Based Walking Tour of Calgary: $5.46
  • 3-hour Tips-Based City Walking Tour: $6.58
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Rocky Mountains: Smartphone Driving and Walking Audio Tours: $15
  • Calgary Downtown: 2-Hour Introductory Walking Tour: $22
  • Heritage Park Historical Village Admission Ticket: $26
  • Calgary self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $38
  • Sheep & Spirits: Diamond Valley Hiking Experience: $39
  • 3-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour: $45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.16
    Calgary $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary

Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Calgary Brewery and Wine Tours at Award Winning Venues: $83
  • Calgary Brewery Tour: $89

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Calgary, we can see that Calgary 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 Calgary is in North 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 Calgary would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Calgary 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 Calgary Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cairo or Calgary?

Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Calgary. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Calgary, 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.

Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
About BudgetYourTrip.com
Cairo vs. Alexandria
Luxor vs. Cairo
Aswan vs. Cairo
Dahab vs. Cairo
Cairo vs. Cape Town
Cairo vs. Seoul
Cairo vs. Hermanus
Los Angeles vs. San Diego
Marrakech vs. Fez
Dahab vs. Alexandria
Aswan vs. Luxor
Dahab vs. Aswan
Dahab vs. Luxor
Aswan vs. Alexandria
Luxor vs. Alexandria
Calgary vs. Victoria
Calgary vs. Winnipeg
Calgary vs. Kamloops
Calgary vs. Halifax
Los Angeles vs. San Francisco
Maui vs. Oahu
San Diego vs. San Francisco
Aspen vs. Vail
Breckenridge vs. Vail
Banff vs. Edmonton
Edmonton vs. Jasper National Park
Banff vs. Jasper National Park
Tulum vs. Playa del Carmen
Aspen vs. Breckenridge
Playa del Carmen vs. Cancun

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.