Which place is cheaper, Corfu or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Corfu?
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 Corfu 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 Corfu?
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.
Corfu
Also known in modern Greek as Kerkira or Kerkyra, Corfu is the northernmost of Greece's Ionian islands, located off the nation's northwest coast in the Adriatic Sea. It has historically seen control of Venetians, French, and British powers, and today draws tourists mainly as a resort destination.
Like many beach destinations in Europe, Corfu can be expensive due to higher tourist demand and limited space on the island. But Greece is still a fairly affordable country compared to other places in Europe, so deals can be found.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Athens.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Corfu $121
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Corfu is $121. 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 Corfu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Corfu $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Corfu $104
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Corfu
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Corfu? 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 Corfu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Corfu $59
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:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu
Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- (CFU) Corfu Airport To Acharavi Private Transfer: $108
- (CFU) Corfu Airport To Agios Stefanos Private Transfer: $108
- (CFU) Corfu Airport To Roda Private Transfer: $97
- (CFU) Corfu Airport To Sidari Private Transfer: $97
- Airport Transfer to Gouvia Marina: $60
- Corfu Airport (CFU) to Corfu Island - Arrival Private Transfer : $38
- Corfu Airport (CFU) to Corfu Neo Limani Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
- Corfu Airport (CFU) to Corfu Neo Limani Cruise Port -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $39
- Corfu Airport (CFU): Private Transfer to Corfu Island hotels: $238
- Corfu Airport (CFU): Transfer to Corfu Neo Limani Cruis Port: $122
- Corfu Airport Arrival Private Transfers : $87
- Corfu Airport Private 1-Way Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Corfu?
Prices for flights to both Corfu 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 $4.75Corfu $33
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 Corfu
For Corfu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Traditional Albanian Lakror Cooking Class in Ksamil: $40
- Greek Cooking Class & Olive Oil Tasting: $96
- Corfood bites - Cooking classes by Christos: $98
- Cooking Class,walk in the market,olive oil tasting.Simply Greece!: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Corfu $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$6.49
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 Corfu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.35
- Corfu Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Corfu City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Skip the Line: Casa Parlante Historical Museum Tour Ticket in Corfu: $13
- Corfu Town: Pirate Ship Coastal Cruise: $14
- Syvota Islands 1 hour Cruise: $16
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $24
- City Sightseeing Corfu Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $24
- Royalty Winery tour with tasting at Theotoky Estate in Corfu: $25
- Corfu Town: Dark Myths and Legends Tour: $26
- Corfu Town: Dark Myths and Legends Tour: $26
- Experience the Authentic Taste of Crete, Ntakos: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Corfu $9.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu
Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting with Local Wine Makers in Sivota: $71
- Wine Tasting in Kassiopi Corfu: $219
- Private Corfu Wine Tasting Shore Excursion: $449
- Private Shore Excursion: Corfu's Highlights & Wine Tasting: $460
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Corfu, we can see that Corfu 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 Corfu 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 Corfu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corfu 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 Corfu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Corfu?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 290 times larger than the population of Corfu. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Corfu, 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 Corfu?
Corfu 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 Corfu in the Summer?
Both Corfu and Cairo during the summer 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 summer months attract visitors to Corfu because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Corfu. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Corfu averages at about 25°C (76°F).
In Corfu, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Corfu. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corfu receives 358 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Corfu. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Corfu receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Corfu 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Corfu in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Corfu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Corfu this time of year.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Corfu. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Corfu fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Corfu during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Corfu receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Corfu receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Corfu. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Corfu receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Corfu 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Corfu in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Corfu. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Corfu for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Cairo is a little warmer than Corfu in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Corfu fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Corfu. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corfu receives 112 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Corfu. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Corfu. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Corfu receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Corfu 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Corfu in the Spring?
Both Corfu and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Corfu in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Corfu. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Corfu averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Corfu during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Corfu receives 195 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Corfu. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Corfu receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Corfu 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Corfu and Cairo
| Cairo | Corfu | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
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