Which place is cheaper, Dijon or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Dijon?
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 Dijon 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 Dijon?
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.
Dijon
Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Cote-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region. Archaeological finds in this area date back to the Neolithic period, but Dijon later became a Roman settlement before later becoming home to the Dukes of Burgundy between the 11th and 15th centuries. Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic, and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon is famous for Dijon mustard which originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic green juice of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Dijon is one of France's most appealing cities. Filled with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively center is wonderful for strolling, especially if you like to mix your cultural enrichment with excellent food, fine wine and shopping.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to France, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Dijon $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Dijon is $164. 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 Dijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Dijon $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Dijon $172
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Dijon
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Dijon? 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 Dijon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Dijon $38
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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Osiris Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Paradise Hotel: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dijon:
- 2 Hour Private Tour of Dijon - with Hotel Transfer: $427
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Dijon?
Prices for flights to both Dijon 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 $4.75Dijon $52
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Dijon $27
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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Dijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dijon are as follows:
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour through the City: $5.99
- More than just Mustard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Dijon: $5.99
- Dijon : City Walking Tour with Audio Guide (Office Tourisme): $7.49
- City Tour with a French-speaking Guide: $13
- Dijon City Tour : Highlights Tour with Gourmet Break: $60
- Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy: $71
- Half Day Tour of the Cote de Nuits Vineyards from Dijon: $97
- Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District: $146
- DIJON : Private Walking Tour: $176
- Private city tour - Dijon the essential - 2h: $235
- E-bike Burgundy day tour, tastings & lunch from Beaune or Dijon: $240
- Private guided tour - Dijon - 2h: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Dijon $31
Sample the Local Flavors in Dijon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Dijon:
- ✨ Masterclass Chardonnay - Wine tasting in Dijon : $37
- Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $38
- Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $38
- Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop: $48
- Wine Tasting Workshop with Tastings: $48
- La Cave du Palais Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience: $59
- Bike Tour with Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting: $66
- Small-Group Burgundy Tour with Wine Tastings from Dijon: $74
- Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon: $95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Dijon, we can see that Dijon 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 Dijon 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 Dijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dijon 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 Dijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Dijon?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Dijon. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Dijon, 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 Dijon?
Dijon 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 Dijon in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Dijon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Dijon in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Dijon in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Dijon fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Dijon this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Dijon during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Dijon receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Dijon. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dijon receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Dijon 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Dijon in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Dijon. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Dijon for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Dijon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Dijon averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Dijon. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dijon receives 121 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Dijon. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Dijon receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Dijon 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Dijon in the Winter?
Both Dijon and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Dijon because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Dijon can be very cold. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Dijon. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Dijon fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Dijon during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Dijon receives 53 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Dijon. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Dijon receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Dijon 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Dijon in the Spring?
Both Dijon 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. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Dijon this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Dijon in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Dijon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Dijon. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Dijon receives 178 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Dijon. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Dijon receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Dijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Dijon and Cairo
| Cairo | Dijon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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