Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Gothenburg $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $98. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Gothenburg $18
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Gothenburg Airport Transfers : Gothenburg to Airport GOT in Luxury Van: $153
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $111
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $176
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $120
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $509
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $4.70Gothenburg $38
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Gothenburg $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$6.43
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-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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 Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $37
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Gothenburg $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Gothenburg?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Gothenburg. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gothenburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Gothenburg. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
Both Gothenburg and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is much warmer than Gothenburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Gothenburg can be very cold. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Gothenburg averages at about -2°C (29°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Gothenburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Cairo
| Cairo | Gothenburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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