Which place is cheaper, Faro 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 Faro?
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 Faro 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 Faro?
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.
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 in Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Faro $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Faro is $187. 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 Faro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Faro $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Faro $176
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Faro
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Faro? 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 Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Faro $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer: $13
- Faro Airport to Portimão: Private Transfer for 1-3 …: $94
- Faro Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Faro City Centre: $7.05
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $20
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Portimão: $16
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer To/From Albufeira-Ferreira: $65
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer To/From Alvor.: $94
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer To/From Loulé.: $47
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer To/From Tavira-Conceição.: $70
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Albufeira: $59
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Altura/Manta Rota: $68
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Armação da Pera/Porches: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Faro?
Prices for flights to both Faro 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 $18Faro $73
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
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Faro food tour (with drinks) & city highlights - 10 tastings: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Faro $11
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $39
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- City Sightseeing Tourist Train: $4.70
- Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center: $9.40
- CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children: $14
- Multimedia Museum and Restaurant Tour: $14
- Faro Story Spot - Multimedia Museum&Restaurant: Tour&Tasting: $23
- Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour: $29
- FOUR SENSES: The Immersive Experience in the Dark - Faro: $29
- Faro, Ria Formosa: 2 hour Sunset Cruise: $35
- Discover Algarve with Vamus 3-Day & 7-Day Tourist Passes: $41
- Kayak Tour in Ria Formosa - Olhão: $41
- Best of Faro - Guided Bike Tour (3h): $53
- From Benagil Cave and Seven Hanging Valleys Trail Tour: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Faro $3.67
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- City Segway Tour with Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- WINE TASTING & TAPAS IN THE HEART OF FARO: $115
- Algarve Private Wine Tour with Private Transportation: $228
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Faro, we can see that Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Faro?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Faro, 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 Faro?
Faro 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 Faro in the Summer?
Both Faro 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Faro in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Faro fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Faro. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Faro receives 374 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Faro. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Faro receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Faro 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Faro in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Faro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the shopping scene are the main draw to Faro this time of year.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Faro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Faro averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Faro this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Faro during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Faro receives 222 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Faro. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Faro receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Faro 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Faro in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Faro. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Faro. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Faro fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Faro. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Faro receives 161 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Faro. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Faro receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Faro 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Faro in the Spring?
Both Faro 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, many visitors come to Faro in the spring for the beaches.
Cairo is a little warmer than Faro in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Faro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Faro. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Faro during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Faro receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Faro. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Faro receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Faro 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Faro and Cairo
| Cairo | Faro | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 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.