Which place is cheaper, Ghent 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 Ghent?
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 Ghent 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 Ghent?
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.
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
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 Belgium, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Ghent $167
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Ghent is $167. 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 Ghent in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Ghent $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Ghent $166
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ghent
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Ghent? 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 Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Ghent $22
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private City Transfer to Cairo and Giza: $4.09
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $5.60
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer to/from Cairo International Airport: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfers & Limousine to Anywhere in Cairo or vice versa: $10
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer: $10
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $11
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ghent
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ghent:
- Transfer Ghent Luxembourg (1 to 8 places): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Ghent?
Prices for flights to both Ghent 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 $16Ghent $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 Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $4.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking Food Tour in Ghent: $96
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Ghent $10
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Private Day tour in Khan Elkhalele Market with Shopping and Lunch: $3.00
- Giza Pyramids Tour, Sphinx, Camel Ride and Shopping: $3.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Cheap Day tour Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum,Felucca: $3.75
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Day Tour: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Private 6-Hour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Nile Felucca Tour: $4.00
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.53
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent: $3.53
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.53
- Guided tour of the medieval secrets of Ghent: $3.54
- Ghent Highlights Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $5.00
- Ghent Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $5.90
- TOP Ghent : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Hidden A Self-Guided Audio Tour Of The Flemish City: $12
- 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center: $13
- 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour: $13
- Pub Trail Kortrijk: an adventure full of surprises: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Ghent $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: $70
Sample the Local Flavors in Ghent
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ghent:
- Brewery Visit in Ostend- Two 33cl Beers Included: $21
- Brewery Visit in Ostend- 3 Beers & Breughel Plate Experience: $41
- NEW Ghent Brewery Visit, Beer Tasting Tour & Chocolate Pairing: $88
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Ghent, we can see that Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ghent 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 Ghent Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Ghent?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ghent. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Ghent, 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 Ghent?
Ghent 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 Ghent in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Ghent. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Ghent for the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is much warmer than Ghent in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Ghent fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ghent this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 202 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ghent. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Ghent 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ghent in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Ghent. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Ghent in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Ghent. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Ghent averages at about 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 105 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Ghent. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Ghent 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ghent in the Winter?
Both Ghent and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Ghent for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Ghent can be very cold during winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Ghent. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Ghent fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ghent. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Ghent 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ghent in the Spring?
Both Ghent and Cairo during the spring 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 spring months attract visitors to Ghent because of the natural beauty.
Cairo is much warmer than Ghent in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Ghent fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 158 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Ghent. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Ghent 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Ghent and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.