Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?
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.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Copenhagen $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $210. 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 Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Copenhagen $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Copenhagen $182
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Copenhagen? 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 Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Copenhagen $72
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Copenhagen Airport Transfer Service | English Speaking Driver: $138
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $207
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen hotel/address - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Private Transfer to Copenhagen: $320
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $335
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Fredericia Port: $872
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Copenhagen Port, Airport & City Private Transfer: $126
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen 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 $4.70Copenhagen $62
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 Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Copenhagen $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:
- ( 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $5.20
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Tour of the Danish Resistance during World War II: $5.37
- App-Based City Exploration Game & Tour: $5.38
- Slotsholmen Royal History Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $5.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $5.99
- Danish Folk Legends Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Royal History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Copenhagen $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Copenhagen?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Copenhagen, 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 Copenhagen?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Copenhagen. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Copenhagen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Copenhagen averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Copenhagen. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Copenhagen 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Copenhagen in the Autumn?
Both Copenhagen 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, many travelers come to Copenhagen for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Copenhagen. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Copenhagen fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Copenhagen. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Copenhagen 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Copenhagen in the Winter?
Both Copenhagen 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Copenhagen in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Copenhagen can get quite cold in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Copenhagen in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Copenhagen fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Copenhagen. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Copenhagen 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Copenhagen in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Copenhagen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Copenhagen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Copenhagen averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Copenhagen. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Copenhagen 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Copenhagen and Cairo
| Cairo | Copenhagen | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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