Which place is cheaper, Caltagirone or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Caltagirone?
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 Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone?
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.
Caltagirone
Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.
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 in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Caltagirone $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Caltagirone is $102. 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 Caltagirone in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Caltagirone $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Caltagirone $126
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Caltagirone
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Caltagirone? 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 Caltagirone Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Caltagirone $9.18
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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:
- Airport Transfer to Catania City Center and surrounding areas: $55
- Arrival Private Transfer Catania Airport to Catania, Taormina or Noto Luxury Van: $41
- Arrival Private Transfer Catania Airport to Catania, Taormina or Noto Sedan Car: $30
- Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport PMO to Erice by Business Car or Van: $157
- Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $122
- Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $152
- Catania Airport (CTA) to Siracusa Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Catania city to Siracusa Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Departure Private Transfer Catania, Taormina or Noto to Catania Airport by Sedan: $30
- Free visit with transfer to Cefalù from Palermo: $82
- Guided trekking on the Etna volcano with transfer from Syracuse: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Caltagirone?
Prices for flights to both Caltagirone 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 $4.75Caltagirone $33
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 Caltagirone
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Caltagirone.
- Palermo Street Food Tour including Market and City Centre: $21
- Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets: $49
- Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo: $49
- Gastronomic Street Food Tour of Catania: $53
- Catania Patisserie Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $60
- Classic Palermo Street Food Tour: $60
- Dinner in the Madonie Mountains : $65
- Catania Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $67
- Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $69
- Vegan Street Food Tour: $71
- Street Food Tour in Ortigia Syracuse: $75
- Italian Bread and Pizza Making Experience in Palermo: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Caltagirone $6.12
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 Caltagirone
Here are a few actual costs in Caltagirone for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town: $8.99
- Half Day Guided Tour in Palermo _ Hello, my name is Palermo!: $16
- Guided tour of the salt pans of Trapani and the Salt Museum: $20
- Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour: $21
- 2 Hour Walking Tour in Ortigia: $22
- City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
- Etna Tour jeep excursion and trekking: $22
- Catania walking Tour small group: $22
- Tour of Ortigia and sea caves by boat in Syracuse: $22
- 2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania: $27
- Ortigia Walking Tour: $27
- Bike Tour in Palermo for Small Groups: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Caltagirone $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Caltagirone:
- Organic wine tasting at our historic cantina: $33
- Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $35
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $37
- Marsala wine tasting in historic winery: $38
- Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $41
- Wine Tasting Experience Etna Nord: $41
- Wine Tasting in Panoramic Winery on Mount Etna: $41
- From Marzamemi: 2-Hour Authentic Wine Tasting in Val di Noto: $48
- Natural wine tasting in Palermo: $49
- Wine tasting of the Mazara del Vallo nature reserve: $49
- Wine tasting on the southern slope of Etna: $51
- Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Caltagirone, we can see that Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Caltagirone?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Caltagirone. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Caltagirone, 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 Caltagirone?
Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone in the Summer?
Both Caltagirone 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, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Caltagirone. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Caltagirone fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Caltagirone during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Caltagirone receives 325 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Caltagirone. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Caltagirone 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Caltagirone in the Autumn?
Both Caltagirone 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Caltagirone for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is a little warmer than Caltagirone in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Caltagirone fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Caltagirone. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caltagirone receives 189 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Caltagirone. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Caltagirone 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Caltagirone in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Caltagirone. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Caltagirone in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Caltagirone. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Caltagirone averages at about 10°C (51°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Caltagirone during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Caltagirone receives 153 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Caltagirone. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Caltagirone 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Caltagirone in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Caltagirone. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Caltagirone for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Caltagirone. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Caltagirone fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caltagirone. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Caltagirone. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caltagirone receives 204 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Caltagirone. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Caltagirone receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Caltagirone 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Caltagirone and Cairo
| Cairo | Caltagirone | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
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