Which place is cheaper, Cardiff or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Cardiff?
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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
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.
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales, and a major port on the country's southern coast. Though Cardiff boomed with the coal industry during the Industrial Revolution, the city began its history as a Roman fort on the River Taff-perhaps taking its name from a combination of the Welsh word for fort (caer) and the name of the river (Taff). The fort still stands today along with many other landmarks that attract tourists each year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Cardiff $196
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Cardiff is $196. 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 Cardiff in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Cardiff $117
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Cardiff $234
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Cardiff
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Cardiff? 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 Cardiff Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Cardiff $27
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:
- 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 Cardiff
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cardiff:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Cardiff Airport CWL to Cardiff by Luxury Vehicle: $96
- Barry Accommodation to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Bristol Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Cardiff: $13
- Cardiff Airport (CWL): Transfer to Cardiff Accommodation: $140
- Cardiff Private Transfer from Cardiff Airport to City centre: $79
- Cardiff to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer: $38
- Departure Private Transfer from Cardiff to Cardiff Airport CWL by Luxury Vehicle: $96
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Cardiff: $16
- Newport Accommodation to Cardiff Airport (CWL) - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Private Cardiff Arrival Transfer- Airport to Hotel / Accommodation : $58
- Private Cardiff Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Holyhead Port to Manchester Airport (MAN): $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Cardiff?
Prices for flights to both Cardiff 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 $4.70Cardiff $55
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Cardiff $31
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:
- 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
Tours and Activities in Cardiff
Here are a few actual costs in Cardiff for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ghosts of Llandaff Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Bay and Barrage: $5.99
- A Journey through Tudor A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- The Ghosts of Llandaff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Essential Caerphilly: Explore the town’s history on a self-guided audio tour: $6.22
- Uncover Ghostly Chester: In-App Audio Tour of Eerie Tales: $11
- Uncover Spectral Secrets with the Llandaff Ghosts Audio Tour: $11
- Discover Cardiff's Waterfront: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Cardiff Bay Private Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Llanberis, Conwy and Caernarfon Castle: A Self-Guided Driving Tour of Snowdonia: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Cardiff $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Cardiff
Also in Cardiff, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery: $32
- Cardiff Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Cardiff, we can see that Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cardiff 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 Cardiff Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Cardiff?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cardiff. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Cardiff, 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 Cardiff?
Cardiff 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 Cardiff in the Summer?
Both Cardiff 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, many visitors come to Cardiff in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Cardiff. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Cardiff averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Cardiff. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Cardiff during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Cardiff receives 220 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Cardiff. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cardiff receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Cardiff 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cardiff in the Autumn?
Both Cardiff 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. Also, most visitors come to Cardiff for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Cardiff. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Cardiff fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Cardiff. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cardiff receives 95 hours of full sun.
Cardiff gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Cardiff. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Cardiff receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Cardiff 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cardiff in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Cardiff. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Cardiff because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Cardiff can be very cold. Cairo is much warmer than Cardiff in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Cardiff fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Cardiff during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Cardiff receives 57 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Cardiff. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Cardiff receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Cardiff 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cardiff in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Cardiff. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Cardiff this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Cardiff. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Cardiff averages at about 9°C (48°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Cardiff. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cardiff receives 183 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Cardiff. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Cardiff receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Cardiff 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Cardiff and Cairo
| Cairo | Cardiff | |||
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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) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 80 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
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