Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Dubrovnik $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $104. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Dubrovnik $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Dubrovnik $108
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Dubrovnik $13
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $268
- Cairo : Marvel the Camping in the White & Black Deserts & Cairo Private Transfer: $250
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to El Alamein: $238
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dubrovnik Airport Transfers - to/from Orebić (Semi Private) : $89
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $255
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $266
- Arrival Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Minivan: $60
- Arrival Private Transfers: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik in Luxury Van: $54
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $321
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $26
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $37
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $58
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $184
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Transfer to Dubrovnik Cruise Port: $184
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 $4.70Dubrovnik $35
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Nile dinner cruise night show with belly dancer: $10
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $11
- Food Tour in Local Cairo Life with Egyptian tea: $11
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $13
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $13
- Private "Cairo Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Nile" with Pickup: $13
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $14
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $14
- Experience Magic A 4Star Cairo Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer: $15
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $15
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dubrovnik and Konavle gastro&food tour: $1.09
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $78
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $83
- Flavours of Dubrovnik - Food Tour: $127
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $129
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $133
- Old Town Food Tour: $146
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $155
- Private Old Town Highlights & Food Tour: $160
- 3 Hour Sites and Bites Food Tour in Dubrovnik: $176
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $197
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Dubrovnik $21
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$0.83
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Day Cairo Giza Highlights Guided Tour including Camel Ride All inclusive : $40
- 2-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza: $145
- 2-Days tour at Cairo & Giza: $80
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 3-Days Tour in Siwa Oasis from Cairo : $217
- 8 Hours Private Cairo Tour: A Journey Back in Time: $45
- 8-Hour Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara: $67
- All Inclusive Private Tour to Giza pyramids With Tickets and Camel Ride : $80
- Antiquities in the Egyptian Museum with Private Guided Tour : $35
- Bedouin Desert Safari Tours By Jeep 4x4 In Hurghada: $55
- Cairo 2-Day Private Tours Pyramids Museum Citadel Khan El Khalili With Lunch: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$14
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$57
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$48
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Selfguided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.44
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.53
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.53
- Medieval Adventure City Game: $7.06
- Game Of Thrones Self-guided tour with mobile app: $7.17
- Time Travel Adventure Quest Experience in Dubrovnik: $7.18
- Cavtat Old Town Quest Experience: $7.18
- Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $7.70
- Dubrovnik in a Nutshell a Self-Guided Audio Tour in English: $7.98
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $8.71
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $8.85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Dubrovnik $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Sunset and Wine / Dubrovnik Sunset Tour and Premium Wine Tasting : $50
- Konavle wine tasting tour from Dubrovnik with 2 vinery's: $54
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $61
- Sunset Wine Tasting At Panorama Point: $69
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $75
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $76
- Half-Day Wine Tasting with Snacks and Ston Place Visit: $76
- Interactive Wine Tour: $82
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $85
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $85
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $94
- Half-Day Tour from Dubrovnik to Konavle with Wine Tasting: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Dubrovnik?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 270 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Dubrovnik, 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 Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik in the Summer?
Both Dubrovnik and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Dubrovnik. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Dubrovnik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Dubrovnik in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Dubrovnik. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Dubrovnik. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 9°C (48°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Dubrovnik. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
Both Dubrovnik and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Cairo
| Cairo | Dubrovnik | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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.