Which place is cheaper, Funchal or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Funchal?
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 Funchal 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 Funchal?
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.
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Funchal $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Funchal is $100. 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 Funchal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Funchal $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Funchal $110
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Funchal
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Funchal? 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 Funchal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Funchal $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 Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Funchal hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Funchal Private Transfers Service to Madeira Airport: $29
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Funchal Hotels or Address): $54
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Departure Transfer (Funchal Hotels to Madeira Airport): $54
- Madeira Airport Private Transfers Service To Funchal: $33
- Madeira Airport Round Trip Shuttle Transfers Service: $49
- Madeira Airport Shuttle Transfer one way: $9.81
- Madeira Airport Transfers Round Trip (FNC): $65
- Madeira Island Transfers: $53
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
- Minibus Transfer: Funchal - Madeira Airport: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Funchal?
Prices for flights to both Funchal 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 $4.75Funchal $34
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee$1.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Funchal $16
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$6.49
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-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- 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: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.81
- Sacred Art Museum of Funchal Entry Ticket: $11
- Old Funchal Walking Tour: $15
- Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour: $25
- Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1: $27
- Christmas Lights in Funchal Tuk Tuk Tour: $27
- São Vicente Caves and Volcano Center Half-Day Tour: $27
- Majestic West Tour : $31
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- Exorbitant West Tour: $33
- Santana / Typical Houses Tour: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Funchal $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Funchal, we can see that Funchal 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 Funchal 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 Funchal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Funchal 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 Funchal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Funchal?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Funchal, 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 Funchal?
Funchal 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 Funchal in the Summer?
Both Funchal 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 Funchal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Funchal averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Funchal. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 227 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Funchal. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Funchal 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Funchal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Funchal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Funchal. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Funchal fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Funchal during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 183 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Funchal. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Funchal 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Funchal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Funchal. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is cooler than Funchal in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Funchal fluctuates around 16°C (61°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 Funchal. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 141 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Funchal. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Funchal 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Funchal in the Spring?
Both Funchal 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 a little warmer than Funchal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Funchal averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Funchal during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Funchal. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Funchal 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Funchal and Cairo
| Cairo | Funchal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
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