Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
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 Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil?
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.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Guayaquil? 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 Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Guayaquil $15
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $20
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $30
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $14
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $19
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- VIP Ain Sokhna Red Sea Day Trip from Cairo with Private Transfer: $90
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer within Cairo from Cairo Airport (Private): $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $18
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $254
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $231
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $254
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil to Cuenca: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil 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 $16Guayaquil $50
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
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Guayaquil $21
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:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $160
- "The Great Pyramids & Grand Museum: Luxury Private Day Tour": $60
- ( 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 Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 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
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $70
- Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit: $74
- Private Guayaquil City Tour: $77
- Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience: $85
- Guayaquil Cocktail Tasting Tour: $95
- Private Guayaquil City Tour and Parque Historico: $95
- Guayaquil Experience - Premium City Tour: $95
- Choco-Culture City Tour & Cacao Museum: $99
- Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific: $100
- Guayaquil´s Night Tour with Drinks at FrutaBar: $105
- Guayaquil Layover Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transport: $120
- Half Day Guayaquil City and Cacao Farm Tour: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Guayaquil $17
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 Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Guayaquil, we can see that Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil is in South America, 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Guayaquil?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Guayaquil. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Guayaquil, 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 Guayaquil?
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 Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Guayaquil. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Guayaquil in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil year-round.
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Cairo is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Guayaquil. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally cooler than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.