Which place is cheaper, Corralejo or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Corralejo 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.
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.
Corralejo is a beach town located on the northern tip of the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. While the town is known for its vacation resorts and beaches, the island as a whole is famed for its very strong winds, which create prime conditions for surfing of all kinds.
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 Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Corralejo is $155. 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 Corralejo in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
Also for Corralejo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
For Corralejo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Corralejo, we can see that Corralejo 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 Corralejo 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 Corralejo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corralejo 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 Corralejo Expensive?.
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 570 times larger than the population of Corralejo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Corralejo, 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.
Corralejo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Corralejo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Corralejo in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Corralejo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corralejo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Corralejo. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corralejo receives 281 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets more rain in July than Corralejo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Corralejo and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the autumn, Cairo is around the same temperature as Corralejo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Corralejo averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Corralejo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Corralejo during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Corralejo receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Corralejo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Corralejo 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 January, Cairo is generally cooler than Corralejo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Corralejo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Corralejo. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corralejo receives 196 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Corralejo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Corralejo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Corralejo in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Corralejo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corralejo this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Corralejo during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Corralejo receives 238 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives more rain than Corralejo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Corralejo receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Cairo | Corralejo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |