Which place is cheaper, Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza?
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 Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza?
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.
Fortaleza
A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, and The Best Eco Tours in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Fortaleza $83
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Fortaleza is $83. 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 Fortaleza in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Fortaleza $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Fortaleza $58
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Fortaleza
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Fortaleza? 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 Fortaleza Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Fortaleza $20
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 Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4x4 Transfer Private Service Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: $268
- Beach Park Transfer from Fortaleza: $19
- Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
- Fortaleza Airport Private Transfer: $40
- Fortaleza Roundtrip Airport Transfers: $38
- Fortaleza to Fortaleza Airport (FOR) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Jericoacoara - Fortaleza x Jericoacoara transfer: $105
- Private Transfer from Carmel Charme Resort to Fortaleza (FOR) Airport: $86
- Private Transfer from Cumbuco to Fortaleza (FOR) Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Beberibe: $87
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Canoa Quebrada: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Fortaleza?
Prices for flights to both Fortaleza 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 $18Fortaleza $39
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Fortaleza $15
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 Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
- Full Day Tour to Cumbuco From Fortaleza: $12
- 3 Beaches in 1 Day Tour Leaving Fortaleza: $12
- Lagoinha Beach Tour: $14
- Águas Belas Tour: $14
- Lagoinha Beach Tour: $16
- Tour 3 beaches in 1 day: $17
- Fortaleza Panoramic City Tour with visit to Cumbuco Beach: $19
- Tour 3 Beaches in 1 day (Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes and Canoa Quebrada): $23
- Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo: $23
- Jericoacoara Tour in a Full Day - Leaving Fortaleza by Girafatur: $25
- City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour: $25
- Historical and Cultural City Tour of Fortaleza: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Fortaleza $9.58
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Fortaleza, we can see that Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza is in South America, 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 Fortaleza would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Fortaleza?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Fortaleza. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Fortaleza, 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 Fortaleza?
Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza in the Summer?
Both Fortaleza 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 beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Fortaleza this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Fortaleza. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Fortaleza averages at about 28°C (82°F)in January.
In Fortaleza, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Fortalezain January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fortaleza receives 221 hours of full sun.
Fortaleza gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Fortalezain January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Fortaleza receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year. July to January is the dry season in Fortaleza. January to July is the rainy season in Fortaleza.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Fortaleza 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Fortaleza in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Fortaleza. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Fortaleza for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Fortalezain April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Fortaleza fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Fortaleza during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Fortaleza receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Fortaleza receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Fortalezain April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Fortaleza receives 356 mm (14 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Fortaleza 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Fortaleza in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Fortaleza. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Fortaleza in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much colder than Fortaleza in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Fortaleza fluctuates around 26°C (79°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fortaleza. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets less sunshine than Fortalezain July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Fortaleza receives 256 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Fortalezain July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Fortaleza receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, July to January in Fortaleza is the dry season. January to July in Fortaleza is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Fortaleza 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Fortaleza in the Spring?
Both Fortaleza 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, most visitors come to Fortaleza for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Fortaleza. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Fortaleza averages at about 28°C (82°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Fortaleza. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Fortaleza during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Fortaleza receives 287 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Fortalezain October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Fortaleza receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Fortaleza 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Fortaleza and Cairo
| Cairo | Fortaleza | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 356 mm (14 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 256 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
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