Which place is cheaper, Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
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.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 United Kingdom, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Glasgow $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Glasgow is $242. 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 Glasgow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Glasgow $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Glasgow $202
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Glasgow
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Glasgow? 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 Glasgow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Glasgow $37
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 Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: $136
- Airport Transfer: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow by Luxury Van: $160
- Airport and Glasgow Centre Private Transfer to Oban: $472
- Arrival Private Transfers: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Business Car: $108
- Arrival Private Transfers: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Luxury Van: $160
- Departure Private Transfers: Glasgow City to Glasgow Airport GLA in Luxury Van: $160
- From Private Day Trip to Edinburgh with Transfers: $1,122
- Glasgow Accommodation to Glasgow Airport (GLA) - Departure Private Transfer: $84
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cumnock Accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $149
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glasgow Accommodation - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $168
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $286
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Glasgow?
Prices for flights to both Glasgow 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 $18Glasgow $106
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
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market$2.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Drinks: $121
- Guided Secret Food Tour: $129
- Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories: $130
- Merchant City Food Tour (city centre): $143
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour: Explore Merchant City: $144
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Glasgow $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)$16
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Two Bike Rental$46
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.00
- Entry Ticket to the Tall Ship Glenlee: $6.06
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Romantic Date Quest Experience in Glasgow: $7.20
- Haunted Quest Experience: $8.80
- Glasgow Private Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Gander Walking Tour: $16
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $16
- Glasgow City Centre Daily Walking Tour: 10:30am, 2pm & 5pm: $16
- Street Art Guided Walking Tour: $19
- Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm: $19
- Scottish Football Museum and Hampden Park Stadium Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Glasgow $20
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine$16
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie$4.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $26
- Jackton Distillery: Tour & Tasting: $46
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $51
- Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl: $83
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $88
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $89
- Irish Legacy and St Mungo's Brewery Tour: $106
- Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience with Tasting: $122
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $148
- Group Tour on Ebike and Local Distillery!: $175
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Glasgow, we can see that Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Glasgow?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Glasgow. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Glasgow, 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 Glasgow?
Glasgow 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 Glasgow in the Summer?
Both Glasgow 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 Glasgow because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Glasgow. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Glasgow fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Glasgow. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Glasgow receives 159 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Glasgow. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Glasgow 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Glasgow in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Glasgow. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Glasgow this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Glasgow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Glasgow fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Glasgow during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Glasgow receives 69 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Glasgow receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Glasgow. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Glasgow 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Glasgow in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Glasgow. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Glasgow for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Glasgow. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Glasgow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Glasgow averages at about 3°C (38°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 Glasgow. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Glasgow receives 40 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Glasgow. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Glasgow. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Glasgow 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Glasgow in the Spring?
Both Glasgow 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 Glasgow in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Glasgow. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Glasgow fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Glasgow during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Glasgow receives 134 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Glasgow. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Glasgow 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)Glasgow 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Glasgow 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) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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