Which place is cheaper, Helsinki or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Helsinki?
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 Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
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.
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Finland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Helsinki $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Helsinki is $149. 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 Helsinki in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Helsinki $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Helsinki $156
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Helsinki
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Helsinki? 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 Helsinki Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Helsinki $24
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Helsinki airport HEL to Helsinki by luxury van: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HEL to Helsinki in Business Car: $97
- Departure Private Transfer Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL by business car: $64
- Guided Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki / Include hotel transfers: $218
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki City hotel Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki City hotels - Arrival Transfer: $41
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki West Terminal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Helsinki Airport (HEL): One-Way Transfer to/from Helsinki: $145
- Helsinki Airport (HEL): Transfer to Helsinki Cruise Terminal: $130
- Helsinki Airport VIP Transfers: Exclusive Comfort&Efficiency: $135
- Helsinki Private Airport & City Transfer: $82
- Helsinki Private Transfer: $158
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Helsinki?
Prices for flights to both Helsinki 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 $4.70Helsinki $37
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.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza 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
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD Tour with Rooftop Bar Visit in Helsinki: $107
- FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki: $108
- Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings: $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Helsinki $29
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$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tip-Based City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $2.15
- Free Evening Helsinki Tour - A Walk through Centuries: $2.61
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Tip-based Free Walking Tour Helsinki - RED UMBRELLA TOURS: $5.13
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Helsinki Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $7.00
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Helsinki's Historical Highlights: $7.99
- Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket: $8.61
- From Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna: $8.70
- Helsinki Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Suomenlinna: Museum Ticket: $9.69
- Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Helsinki $17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Helsinki, we can see that Helsinki 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 Helsinki is in Europe, 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 Helsinki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Helsinki 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 Helsinki Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Helsinki?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Helsinki. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Helsinki, 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 Helsinki?
Helsinki 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 Helsinki in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Helsinki. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Helsinki this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Helsinki. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Helsinki averages at about 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Helsinki. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Helsinki. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Helsinki receives 275 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Helsinki. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Helsinki 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Helsinki in the Autumn?
Both Helsinki and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Helsinki for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Helsinki. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Helsinki fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Helsinki during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Helsinki receives 90 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Helsinki. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Helsinki 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Helsinki in the Winter?
Both Helsinki 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Helsinki in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Helsinki can get quite cold in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Helsinki in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Helsinki fluctuates around -6°C (21°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Helsinki. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Helsinki receives 39 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Helsinki. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Helsinki -6°C (21°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Helsinki in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Helsinki. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Helsinki for the natural beauty during these months.
Helsinki can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Helsinki. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Helsinki averages at about 3°C (37°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Helsinki during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Helsinki receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Helsinki. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Helsinki receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Helsinki 3°C (37°F)
Typical Weather for Helsinki and Cairo
| Cairo | Helsinki | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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