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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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Gujarat $26
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Gujarat is $26. 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 $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Gujarat $22
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 $3.62Gujarat $5.97
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 01 way Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo: $13
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 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: $200
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- 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 Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour with Free Airport Transfers: $240
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
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
- Ahmedabad: Adalaj Stepwell & Religious Tour with transfer: $110
- 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: $44
- Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $44
- Private Transfer from Rajkot City to Rajkot (RAJ) Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $44
- Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $44
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 $11
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
- Dinner Cruise in Nile River with Belly Dancer show From Cairo: $4.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $6.30
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $7.20
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $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
- Sarkhej Mosque and Utensils Museum with Dinner - Ahmedabad: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.65Gujarat $3.71
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$0.80
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.16
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Giza Pyramids Tour, Sphinx, Camel Ride and Shopping: $3.00
- Private Day tour in Khan Elkhalele Market with Shopping and Lunch: $3.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Day Tour: $4.00
- Private Shopping Customizable Tour from Cairo and Giza with lunch: $4.00
- Limited-Time Offer: Giza Pyramids Tour: $4.00
- Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx & Mummies Museum Private Guided Tour: $4.00
- Giza pyramids Tour with horse drawn carriage or camel ride: $4.00
- Egyptian Spicy Shop Shopping Private Tour: $4.00
- VIP All-Inclusive Grand Egyptian Museum,Pyramids & Quad Bike Tour: $4.00
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $4.48
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
- Ahmedabad Private Heritage and Local Night Market Tour: $33
- Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch: $36
- Ahmedabad Heritage Walking Tour: $45
- Heritage Walking Tour in Ahmedabad for an Immersive Experience: $55
- Private Heritage Trail Tour of Bhuj: $58
- Personalized Private Walking Tour of Ahmedabad: $60
- Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary & Lothal Day Tour from Ahmedabad: $73
- Private Tour of Modhera Sun Temple and Rani ki Vav: $84
- 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 $1.41Gujarat $5.44
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Gujarat, we can see that Cairo is more expensive. And not only is Gujarat 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 Gujarat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gujarat 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 Cairo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cairo than you might in Gujarat.
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.