Which place is cheaper, Guilin 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 Guilin?
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 Guilin 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 Guilin?
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.
Guilin
Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Guilin $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Guilin is $90. 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 Guilin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Guilin $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Guilin $74
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Guilin
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Guilin? 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 Guilin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Guilin $6.23
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:
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 1 way Private Pickup transfer from Le Meridien Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $18
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- 24/7 Private Transfer Cairo, Airport, or Giza to/from New Capital: $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- 2-hours Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat Tour with the Round-way Private Transfers: $83
- Guilin Airport to Yangshuo: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $190
- Guilin Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $55
- Guilin Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel: $55
- Guilin Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $55
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Airport to Hotel Roundtrip: $99
- Guilin Railway stations Transfer Service: $37
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $18
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $40
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $58
- Haikou Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Guilin?
Prices for flights to both Guilin 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 $16Guilin $42
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: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.40
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- 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
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
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Fresh Coconut Drink$1.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Wukong Guilin Neighborhood Food Tour: $69
- Shantou Foodie Day Tour with Cooking Class: $199
- Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Boat and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286
- Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Guilin $30
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private VIP Giza Tour+ New Musuem + Market: $3.59
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half-Day Private Tour: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours to Old Markets and Local Souqs: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb: $5.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00
- Ultimate Giza Pyramids Tour, Camel Ride, Lunch & Inside Pyramids: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Caves$18
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guilin English tour guide service: $15
- Guilin Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terrace 4 days tour: $21
- Guangzhou Gulong Canyon Private Day Trip with Tickets: $25
- Gulong Gorge Outdoor Adventure Park Ticket: $35
- City Tour with Elephant Hill & Ming Tea Tasting: $46
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Guilin City Center Walking Group Tour at Night for Three Hours: $50
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide(beginner friendly): $51
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- Guilin Li River 4 Star Cruise and Yulong River Bamboo Raft Tour: $53
- 1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill: $60
- GUILIN:kayaking adventure with local guide: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Guilin $6.19
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: $69
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Guilin, we can see that Guilin 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 Guilin is in Asia, 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 Guilin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guilin 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 Guilin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Guilin?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Guilin, 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 Guilin?
Guilin 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 Guilin in the Summer?
Both Guilin and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Guilin in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Guilin fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Guilin. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Guilin 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Guilin in the Autumn?
Both Guilin and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Cairo is around the same temperature as Guilin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Guilin averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Guilin. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Guilin 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Guilin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Guilin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Guilin. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Guilin fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Guilin. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Guilin 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Guilin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Guilin. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Guilin in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Guilin fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Guilin. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Guilin. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Guilin 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Guilin and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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