Which place is cheaper, Durban 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 Durban?
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 Durban 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 Durban?
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.
Durban
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Overlanding Trips in South Africa, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $20Durban $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $20, while the average daily cost in Durban is $66. 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 Durban in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $8.96Durban $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Durban $50
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Durban
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Durban? 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 Durban Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.86Durban $14
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,170
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $791
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $305
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 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
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $275
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $261
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Durban
Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-3 Passenger Private Durban - Airport Transfer: $48
- Arrival Private Transfer from Durban Airport DUR to Durban City by Business Car: $78
- Departure Private Transfer: Durban City to Durban Airport DUR by Business Car: $76
- Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Durban Airport Transfer to City of Durban: $175
- Durban Airport Transfer to Morningside: $204
- Durban Airport Transfer to Westville: $204
- Durban Cruise Ship Transfers : $48
- Durban King Airport (DUR) to Durban - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $54
- From Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Overnight Safari w/ Transfer: $519
- Private Sedan Transfers - Durban King Shaka: $48
- Private Transfers - Minibus - Durban Arrivals and Departures: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Durban?
Prices for flights to both Durban 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 $7.86Durban $29
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.
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.37
- Giza Pyramids,Camel Ride ,Quad Bike,Shopping Tour, Dinner cruise: $7.50
- Cairo Nile dinner cruise night show with belly dancer: $8.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $8.80
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $9.60
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile with Show from Cairo and Giza: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $11
- Local Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance Show in Cairo : $11
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $12
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $13
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $13
- Food Tour in Local Cairo Life with Egyptian tea: $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.50Durban $17
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$6.21
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 2-Days tour at Cairo & Giza: $80
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour in Siwa Oasis from Cairo : $295
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $65
Tours and Activities in Durban
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
- 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise: $5.54
- Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise: $8.31
- 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf: $8.31
- Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Fun Things Durban Ushaka: $8.80
- Pontoon Boat Harbor Cruise: $11
- Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise: $11
- Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban: $11
- Durban Walking Tour: $33
- Durban Half-Day City Tour - Golden Mile, Botanical Gardens: $51
- Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban: $61
- Culture Walking Tour of Durban: $62
- Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.12Durban $13
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: $53
Sample the Local Flavors in Durban
Also in Durban, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bar Crawl in Durban : $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Durban, we can see that Durban is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Durban would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Durban 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 Durban Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Durban?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Durban. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Durban, 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 Durban?
Durban 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 Durban in the Summer?
Both Durban 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.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Durban. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Durban averages at about 25°C (76°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Durbanin January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Durban receives 184 hours of full sun.
Durban gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Durbanin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Durban receives 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Durban 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Durban in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Durban. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Durbanin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Durban fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Durban this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Durban during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Durban receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Durbanin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Durban receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Durban 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Durban in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Durban. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is cooler than Durban in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Durban fluctuates around 17°C (62°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Durban. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Durbanin July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Durban receives 230 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Durbanin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Durban receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Durban 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Durban in the Spring?
Both Durban and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the spring, Cairo is around the same temperature as Durban. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Durban averages at about 21°C (69°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Durban during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Durban receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Durbanin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Durban receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Durban 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Durban and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 102 mm (4 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.