Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman?
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.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Grand Cayman $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $215. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Grand Cayman $150
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Grand Cayman $300
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Grand Cayman $31
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 Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 $4.70Grand Cayman $39
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 $5.69Grand Cayman $41
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 Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Grand Cayman $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Grand Cayman?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Grand Cayman. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Grand Cayman. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Cairo is cooler than Grand Cayman in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
Both Grand Cayman 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Grand Cayman. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Cairo is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Grand Cayman. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally cooler than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Cairo
| Cairo | Grand Cayman | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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