Which place is cheaper, Gujarat or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Gujarat?
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 Gujarat 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 Gujarat?
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.
Gujarat
Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Gujarat $24
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Gujarat is $24. 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 Gujarat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Gujarat $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Gujarat $24
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Gujarat
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Gujarat? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Gujarat $6.73
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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gujarat
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:
- Ahmedabad to Udaipur private transfer: $37
- Private A/c Transfer Ahmedabad to Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $111
- Private Transfer From Ahmedabad To Udaipur: $59
- Private Transfer from Ahmedabad to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $41
- Private Transfer from Rajkot City to Rajkot (RAJ) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport to Ahmedabad : $41
- Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $41
- Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $41
- Private Transfers Ahmedabad To Udaipur Drop: $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Gujarat?
Prices for flights to both Gujarat 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 $4.75Gujarat $7.55
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo 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
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gujarat
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gujarat.
- Full Day tour of Rajkot City with Traditional themed Dinner: $61
- Sarkhej Mosque and Utensils Museum with Dinner - Ahmedabad: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Gujarat $4.19
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $8.00
Tours and Activities in Gujarat
Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Ahmedabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Ahmedabad Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Food Crawl Vadodara (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $26
- Ahmedabad Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $32
- Architectural Tour : $40
- Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch : $41
- Jeep Safari: A Skip the line access to Devalia Safari Park India: $45
- The Old City Rickshaw Tour: $55
- Ahmedabad Private City Tour Including Local Night Market: $64
- Private Tour Patan & Modhera Day Trip from Ahmedabad: $78
- Highlights of Vadodara (Guided Half Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
- Highlights of Ahmedabad (Guided Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car Tour): $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Gujarat $6.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Gujarat, we can see that Gujarat 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 Gujarat 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 Gujarat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gujarat 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 Gujarat Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Cairo or Gujarat?
Gujarat has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Gujarat, 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.
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.