Which place is cheaper, Crete 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 Crete?
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 Crete 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 Crete?
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.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Crete $168
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Crete is $168. 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 Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Crete $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Crete $128
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Crete? 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 Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Crete $55
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 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 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: $280
- 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-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137
- 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $166
- Balos Lagoon with Transfer from Rethymnon: $82
- Beginner's SSI Intro dive w/2 Dives & transfer: $166
- Chania Airport Transfer to or from Platanias Agia Marina and more: $89
- Chania Magic City Tour and Kournas Lake with Transfers and Snack: $80
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $244
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer Georgioupoli to Heraklion: $174
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Chania Airport to Rethymno: $258
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Elounda: $134
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete 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 $16Crete $68
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $69
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $80
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $88
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $101
- Maravel Garden Experience Herbal Tour with Yoga and Dinner: $101
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Crete $29
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour: $11
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $18
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $19
- Full Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Georgioupolis with Guide: $20
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $21
- Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line: $22
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $28
- Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Crete $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 Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $112
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $189
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $195
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $208
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $213
- Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch: $219
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- Private Wine Tour at Peza Valley - 2 Wineries and Lunch at Peza: $275
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings at Peza Valley (Lunch Included): $296
- Private Knossos Skip The Line Tour inc. lunch & wine tasting: $337
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Crete, we can see that Crete 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 Crete 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete 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 Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Cairo or Crete?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Crete, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.