Which place is cheaper, Canberra or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Canberra?
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 Canberra 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 Canberra?
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.
Canberra
There is something special about the capital city of Australia. Canberra's not just a wonderful spot for outdoor adventures. It's a city completely designed and built up around the coast of an artificial lake. When architects Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin proposed their plans for Canberra it was met with a lot of criticism. Many people thought it would be a "waste of a good sheep pasture."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Walking Tours in Australia, and The Best Eco Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Canberra $135
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Canberra is $135. 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 Canberra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Canberra $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Canberra $166
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Canberra
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Canberra? 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 Canberra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Canberra $25
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canberra
Also for Canberra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Canberra Airport (CBR) to Canberra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $68
- Canberra Int'l Airport to Canberra - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
- Canberra to Canberra Int Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Guided Tour of Floriade Festival with Transfers: $118
- Private Transfer from Canberra Airport CBR to Eden Cruise Port : $82
- Private Transfer from Canberra city hotels to Eden Cruise Port: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Canberra?
Prices for flights to both Canberra 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 $4.70Canberra $35
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 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 Canberra
For Canberra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch$17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Canberra $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$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Canberra
For Canberra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Building + Architecture Tour | 10am Daily: $13
- Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm Daily: $13
- First Australians Tour | 3pm Daily: $13
- Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour: $14
- Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour in Canberra: $30
- LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour: $33
- Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines: $39
- Women's History Walking Tour with Local Guide: $40
- Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour: $40
- Best of Wildlife Tour: $89
- Best of Wildlife and Birds Tour: $98
- Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tasting Tour: $112
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Canberra $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Canberra
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Canberra from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Bar$9.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Canberra
Also in Canberra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Canberra Brewery and Beer Tour in 3 Hours: $99
- Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour: $112
- Capital Brewery Full-Day Tour: $122
- CanBEERa Explorer: Capital Brewery Full-Day Tour: $123
- From Winery, Distillery, & Tasting Tour with Lunch: $149
- Canberra Wine Tour: $158
- Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Canberra, we can see that Canberra 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 Canberra is in Pacific, 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 Canberra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Canberra 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 Canberra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Canberra?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Canberra. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Canberra, 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 Canberra?
Canberra 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 Canberra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Canberra. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Canberra in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Canberra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Canberra averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Canberrain January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Canberra 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Canberra in the Autumn?
Both Canberra and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Canberra for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Canberrain April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Canberra fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Canberra. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Canberrain April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Canberra 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Canberra in the Winter?
Both Canberra and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Canberra because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is a little warmer than Canberra in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Canberra fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Canberrain July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Canberra 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Canberra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Canberra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Canberra this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Canberra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Canberra averages at about 15°C (60°F)in October.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Canberrain October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Canberra receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Canberra 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Canberra and Cairo
| Cairo | Canberra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
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.