Which place is cheaper, Cologne or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cairo or Cologne?
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 Cologne 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 Cologne?
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.
Cologne
Spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, the city of Cologne dates back 2,000 years, once existing as the largest city of the Holy Roman Empire in medieval times. Today, it is the region's cultural hub - a center of museums, galleries, and towering Gothic cathedrals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Germany, and The Best Budget Tours to Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Cologne $218
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Cologne is $218. 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 Cologne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Cologne $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Cologne $208
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Cologne
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Cologne? 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 Cologne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.64Cologne $21
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 01 way Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
- 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cologne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cologne:
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cologne hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $81
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cologne hotels - Round-trip Private Transfer: $162
- Cologne hotels to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer: $81
- Cologne Bonn CGN Airport to Hotels Private Transfer: $37
- Private Limousine Transfer from Cologne Airport to Cologne City: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Cologne?
Prices for flights to both Cologne 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 $17Cologne $92
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.
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $6.75
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Cologne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cologne:
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Dinner$16
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Donner Kebab$4.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cologne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cologne.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.71Cologne $23
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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $2.00
- Best All-In-One Tour: Giza Pyramids,Sphinx &Grand Egyptian Museum: $2.50
- Giza Pyramids (FREE Camel, inside Pyramid & free Nile Cruise): $3.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Budget-Friendly Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour: $4.00
- VIP All-Inclusive Grand Egyptian Museum,Pyramids & Quad Bike Tour: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Luxury Private Pyramids Tour with Lunch and Camel Ride: $5.00
- private tour Shopping tours : papyrus perfume gold ,silver cartouche: $5.00
- VIP Private Tour Giza Pyramid camel ride and inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
- Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar & Old Cairo Free Tour: $5.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Cologne
Here are a few actual costs in Cologne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking tour of The essential and unmissable: $3.47
- Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour: $3.48
- Köln Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.10
- Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.79
- Aachen Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.80
- Cologne Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided Tour: $6.95
- Aachen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.96
- Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App: $6.99
- Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile phone: $6.99
- Cologne Interactive City Tour: $8.12
- Aachen Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $8.86
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.42Cologne $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $70
Sample the Local Flavors in Cologne
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cologne:
- Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer: $21
- Public brewery tour in German in Cologne: $23
- Informative and fun brewery tour in German, public: $23
- Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots: $23
- Cologne-Kölsch Live: Brewery Tour with a Brewmaster - Kölsch, Culture & Insights: $29
- Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer: $32
- Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings: $32
- The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour: $32
- Black wine tasting with secret station – Haus der Manufakturen: $33
- Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included: $33
- Brewery Tour with Kölsch and Halven Hahn: $34
- Veloloco Rickshaw Tour Cologne Sightseeing Wedding Brewery Birthdays: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Cologne, we can see that Cologne 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 Cologne 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 Cologne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cologne 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 Cologne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Cologne?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Cologne. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Cologne, 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 Cologne?
Cologne 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 Cologne in the Summer?
Both Cologne 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 Cologne in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Cologne. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Cologne fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Cologne during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Cologne receives 184 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Cologne. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cologne receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Cologne 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cologne in the Autumn?
Both Cologne 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, most visitors come to Cologne for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Cairo is much warmer than Cologne in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Cologne fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Cologne. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cologne receives 104 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Cologne. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Cologne receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Cologne 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cologne in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Cologne. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Cologne because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Cologne can be very cold. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Cologne. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Cologne averages at about 3°C (37°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Cologne during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Cologne receives 43 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Cologne. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Cologne receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Cologne 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Cologne in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Cologne. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Cologne this time of year.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Cologne. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Cologne fluctuates around 10°C (50°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 Cologne. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cologne receives 152 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Cologne. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Cologne receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Cologne 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Cologne and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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