Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
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 Florence 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $19Florence $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $19, while the average daily cost in Florence is $205. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $8.75Florence $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $18Florence $198
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.79Florence $25
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
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and 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 from Cairo City Hotels to Port Said Cruise Port: $297
- Private Transfer from Cairo Int Airport (CAI) to Port Said Port: $297
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Ain Sokhna Cruise Port: $275
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $275
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo to Luxor : $258
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to El Alamein: $247
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $247
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.10
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Taxi from Airport$28
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.69
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Bus From Airport$5.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Accomodation to Meeting Point Pickup and Transfer Service: $290
- Arrival Private Transfer: Florence Airport FLR to Florence in Luxury Van: $202
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $247
- Departure Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Airport FLR in Luxury Van: $202
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $206
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - Arrival Transfer: $157
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Pisa - Arrival Private Transfer: $166
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $50
- Florence Airport Transfers : Airport FLR to Florence City in Business Car: $176
- Florence Airport Transfers : Florence City to Airport FLR in Business Car: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $7.68Florence $70
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 Cruise on the Nile River: $6.64
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.64
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- VIP Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,CamelRide,Shopping&DinnerCruise: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids , Sphinx & Dinner Nile cruise Show: $9.00
- Felucca Ride , Nile Dinner Crusie and Food Tour: $10
- Giza pyramids ,Sphinx ,Valley temple and Nile Dinner cruise tours: $10
- Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience: $10
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.39
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour: A Tasty Adventure in Florence! : $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Florence Street Food Tour: Central Market & Duomo Area: $31
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $34
- Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide: $34
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $37
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $39
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour: $40
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Pizza and Gelato Experience with Unlimited Wine: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.38Florence $34
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.07
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-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza: $145
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 8-Hour Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara: $79
- Adventure in the White Desert: $135
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $93
- Ancient Wonders Unveiled: Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Adventure: $50
- Antiquities in the Grande Egyptian Museum with Private Tour : $35
- Bedouin Desert Safari Tours By Jeep 4x4 In Hurghada: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.55
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Firenze Card (for Two)$114
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.82
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.96
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $1.13
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.26
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.26
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.43
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.43
- Self Guided Tours Florence With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.43
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Florence Hidden Gems: $3.43
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.44
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.44
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.51
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.72
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.10Florence $21
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: $61
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.78
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Bottle of Wine$8.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $17
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $24
- Chianti Wineries Tour with 7 Wine Tastings from Florence: $25
- Wine Tasting at a Vineyard With a Local Winemaker: $32
- Cellar Wine Tour: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $39
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $40
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $40
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $45
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $46
- Chianti Rufina Lunch and Wine Tasting Experience: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Florence?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence 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 Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence 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, the summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Florence averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Florence, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Florence. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Florence. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Florence during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Florence. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Florence in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Florence. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Florence in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°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 Florence. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Florence. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence 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 Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Florence averages at about 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Florence during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Florence. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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