Which place is cheaper, Gujarat 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 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 $31Gujarat $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Gujarat is $103. 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 $11Gujarat $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Gujarat $74
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 $3.55Gujarat $12
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:
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 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 transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $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: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $180
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gujarat
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:
- Ahmedabad Full Day City Tour with Heritage Walk and Transfers: $125
- Ahmedabad to Udaipur private transfer: $37
- Ahmedabad to Udaipur Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $65
- Private A/c Transfer Ahmedabad to Mount Abu ( 4 Seat A/c Sedan ): $109
- Private Transfer From Ahmedabad To Udaipur: $59
- Private Transfer from Ahmedabad to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $45
- Private Transfer from Rajkot City to Rajkot (RAJ) Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $45
- Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $45
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 $17Gujarat $38
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: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $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
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.65
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
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: $54
- Private Tour of Ahmedabad's nightlife with Traditional Dinner: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.51Gujarat $40
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.06
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $4.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Budget-Friendly Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $4.39
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- Half-Day Tour Giza Pyramids&Sphinx Tour With Great Photographer: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $5.00
- Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramid,Sphinx ,inside pyramid,Camel,lunch: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Gujarat
Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ahmedabad Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
- Ahmedabad Private Walking Tour with a Local: $32
- Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch: $36
- Architectural Tour: $40
- Ahmedabad Heritage Walking Tour: $44
- Heritage Walking Tour in Ahmedabad for an Immersive Experience: $58
- Private Heritage Trail Tour of Bhuj: $58
- Personalized Private Walking Tour of Ahmedabad: $60
- Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary & Lothal Day Tour from Ahmedabad: $73
- Bhuj to Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary Private Day Tour: $78
- Sacred Junagarh: Pilgrimage & History Tour From Rajkot: $84
- Stepwells of Adalaj and Rani ki Vav Private Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.38Gujarat $22
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
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.