Which place is cheaper, David 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 David?
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 David 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 David?
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.
David
In the Pacific West of Panama, David is the capital city of Chiriqui province. The city's population of almost 150,000 is among the wealthiest in the country. There is a well established middle class and unemployment remains low in the area. The area has grown rapidly in recent years with growing commercial and banking sectors. The city is well connected to the rest of the country by the Pan American Highway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Panama, and The Best Budget Tours to Panama.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32David $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in David is $39. 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 David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11David $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22David $24
Compare Hotels in Cairo and David
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or David? 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 David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.64David $12
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Cairo Airport (CAI) Private Transfer From or To All Cairo Hotells: $9.39
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfers & Limousine to Anywhere in Cairo or vice versa: $10
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo: $10
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $11
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Marriott Mena House, Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or David?
Prices for flights to both David 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 $17David $17
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: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $6.75
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.71David $4.37
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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $2.00
- Best All-In-One Tour: Giza Pyramids,Sphinx &Grand Egyptian Museum: $2.50
- Giza Pyramids (FREE Camel, inside Pyramid & free Nile Cruise): $3.00
- VIP All-Inclusive Grand Egyptian Museum,Pyramids & Quad Bike Tour: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Luxury Private Pyramids Tour with Lunch and Camel Ride: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx & Mummies Museum Private Guided Tour: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids Tour with Camel Ride and Lunch: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids Tour in Egypt: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.42David -
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and David, we can see that David 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 David is in Central America, 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 David would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in David 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 David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or David?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and David, 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.