Which place is cheaper, Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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 Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
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 Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $29Da Nang $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $29, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $56. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.74Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.28Da Nang $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.07
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Taxi Ride$0.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private arrival transfer to Giza and Cairo hotels from Cairo airport: $5.77
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel at Cairo or Giza: $6.00
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $8.80
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Private Airport or City Transfer to Cairo and Giza hotels: $8.82
- Cairo Airport (CAI) Private Transfer From or To All Cairo Hotells: $9.11
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel in Cairo& Giza: $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfer to City Center: $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge: $44
- Ba Na Hills Day/Night Ticket With Round-trip Private Transfer: $79
- Ba Na Hills and Surroundings Nature Park Pass & Shared Transfer: $58
- Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $18
- Da Nang - Hoi An One-Way Private Transfer (Hotel/Airport pickup): $29
- Da Nang Airport (DAD) to Da Nang/Hoi An – Private Transfer: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport (or Da Nang hotel) Transfer to Hue by Private Car: $55
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure By Private Transfers: $12
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Da Nang Airport Pick-Up to Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Da Nang Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer: $9.00
- Da Nang Airport Private Transfer Drop off in Da Nang or Hoi An: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $15Da Nang $28
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 , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- 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
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.00
- Cairo (Dance, Sing and Eat ) Nile Dinner Cruise Show &Open Buffet: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Da Nang Egg Coffee and Spring Roll Cooking Class: $15
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang Food Tour & Hidden Gems w/ Students By Scooter: $20
- Da Nang Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $22
- Vietnamese House Visit, Coffee Making/Bánh Xèo Cooking: $28
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Vietnamese Banh Xeo Cooking Class w.t Traditional Recipes-Private: $30
- Da Nang Street Food Tour On Scooter - up to 12 Tastings: $32
- Da Nang Private Tour Poseidon Dinner Cruise and Hotel Transfer: $33
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $7.85Da Nang $13
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$0.73
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.59
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, kingTut: $2.50
- Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, grand Egyptian Museum, kingTut: $3.50
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Private Half-Day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Camel Ride: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $4.60
- Cairo Shopping Tour from Cairo airport or Cairo Giza hotel: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Vip pyramids sphinx tour &inside Queen pyramid: $5.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.91
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.91
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.91
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.78
- Da Nang Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.57
- Sun World Ba Na Hills Ticket | Golden Bridge, F&B Coupon: $4.00
- Vietnam Da Nang Museum Admission Ticket: $4.00
- Sun World Ba Na Hills Ticket | QR code | Da Nang, Vietnam: $4.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Heritage Show: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Optional Paragliding: $5.00
- Da Nang Night Cruise on Han River with Optional Shows or Massage: $5.00
- Cu Lao Cham Island, Coconut Basket Boat, Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.28Da Nang $9.10
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: $69
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Da Nang, we can see that Da Nang 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 Da Nang is in Asia, 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 Da Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Da Nang 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 Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Da Nang?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Da Nang, 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 Da Nang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Da Nang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Da Nang averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Da Nang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Da Nang. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Da Nang. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Da Nang. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun.
In October, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Da Nang in the Winter?
Both Da Nang and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cairo is much colder than Da Nang in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Da Nang in the Spring?
Both Da Nang and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Da Nang. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Da Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Da Nang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Da Nang averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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