Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Coimbra?
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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Coimbra $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $110. 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 Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Coimbra $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Coimbra $94
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Coimbra $11
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- private tour to Abusimble transfer to Luxor and visiting Edfu : $175
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- 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 from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $147
- Transfer Viseu - Porto: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra 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 $4.75Coimbra $51
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 Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Coimbra $19
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:
- ( 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-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- 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 Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historical Highlights: $6.99
- Tomar: Unveiling the Templar Order with a Self-Guided Tour: $7.62
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.65
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Discover Coimbra's Legacy through a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Portugal dos Pequenitos entry ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Coimbra $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Portugal: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Coimbra, we can see that Coimbra 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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Coimbra 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 Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Coimbra?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Coimbra, 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 Coimbra?
Coimbra 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 Coimbra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Coimbra. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Coimbra. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Coimbra in the Autumn?
Both Coimbra and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Coimbra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Coimbra fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Coimbra in the Winter?
Both Coimbra 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.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Coimbra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Coimbra averages at about 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Coimbra. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Coimbra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Coimbra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Cairo
| Cairo | Coimbra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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