Which place is cheaper, Granada 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 Granada?
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 Granada 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 Granada?
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.
Granada
Granada is a city of southern Spain located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the autonomous community of Andalucia. Perhaps the most notable feature of the city is its medieval architecture that dates to the Moorish occupation of Spain. Each example stands from another time and place, strong fortresses and castles against the backdrop of lumbering mountains. Yet they are surrounded by a city thriving with modern day quirks. From castles and fortresses to bars, restaurants, and cafes, Granada is a unique setting for an otherworldly getaway.
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 from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Granada $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Granada is $171. 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 Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Granada $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Granada $134
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Granada? 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 Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.64Granada $25
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $20
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $11
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport: $39
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $20
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $198
- 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
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Granada are as follows:
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7 Trip Bus Pass$5.72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Also for Granada, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Alhambra: Premium Excursion with Guaranteed Transfer from Cruises-Malaga: $239
- Cordoba and its Mosque from Granada with Semiprivate Transfer: $255
- From Granada; Private transfer to Sierra Nevada (all hotels): $227
- Granada Airport to Granada City Private Arrival Transfer: $48
- Granada City to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $131
- Granada Private Intercity Transfer to Malaga: $186
- Granada Private Transfer from Granada Airport to City centre: $75
- Private Luxury Airport Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $164
- Via Ferrata Moclín with Transfers: $111
- Private Transfer from Granada Hotels to Seville: $290
- Private Transfer from Motril to Malaga (AGP) airport: $223
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada 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 $17Granada $73
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.
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $6.75
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Granada
For Granada, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Sangria$2.86
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Sandwich to go$3.43
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Bocadillo & Drink$7.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
For Granada, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at Jardines de Zoraya: $56
- Dinner on a terrace in the Albayzin and a live flamenco show: $63
- Sacromonte Caves Flamenco Show with Dinner: $68
- The Granada Market and Tapas Food Tour: $74
- Dinner with Paella on a Terrace in the Albayzín and Live Flamenco: $75
- Flamenco Show in Granada's Albayzín Cave with Tapas Dinner: $76
- Walking Food Tour: $82
- Spanish cooking class in Granada: $87
- Food Tour in Granada: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.71Granada $32
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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $119
- "Private Half-Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids Saqqara and Memphis: $25
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo: $143
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 1 Day Private Tour to Baron, Abdeen, and Manial Palaces in Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour Around Giza Pyramids: $30
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
Tours and Activities in Granada
For Granada, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Tapas Tour of Granada: $3.47
- Granada Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.64
- Granada Alhambra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.64
- Granada's Historic Center: A Self-Guided Tour Created by an Official Guide: $5.82
- Sacromonte Caves Museum Admission Ticket: $5.82
- Church of San Nicolas and Tower Access Ticket: $5.82
- Granada Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Granada Self Guided Walking Tour Landmarks with Audio and Quiz: $6.50
- Granada Walking Tour 3:00 am and 23 audio reviews: $6.84
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $8.11
- Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket: $8.38
- Granada Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.42Granada $27
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 Granada
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Granada:
- Winefulness wine tasting, mindfulness, and senses that awaken: $47
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Granada: $49
- Wine Tasting in Granada: $54
- Granada Wine Tasting Andalusian Wines Gourmet Pairing: $64
- Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Granada, we can see that Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada 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 Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Granada?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Granada, 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 Granada?
Granada 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 Granada in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Granada. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Granada in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Granada fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granada. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 348 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Granada. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Granada receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Granada 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Granada in the Autumn?
Both Granada and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Granada for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Granada averages at about 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Granada during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Granada. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Granada 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Granada in the Winter?
Both Granada 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. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Granada because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Granada. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Granada fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Granada. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 171 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Granada. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Granada 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Granada in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Granada. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Granada this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Granada fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Granada during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 220 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Granada. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Granada receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Granada 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
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