Which place is cheaper, Hvar or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Hvar?
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 Hvar 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 Hvar?
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.
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Hvar $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Hvar is $109. 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 Hvar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Hvar $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Hvar $80
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Hvar
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Hvar? 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 Hvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Hvar $50
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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Osiris Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Paradise Hotel: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:
- Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $535
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Hvar?
Prices for flights to both Hvar 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 $4.75Hvar $41
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- 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, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Hvar Charming Abandoned Village Small Group Tour and Local Dinner: $180
- Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $187
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $202
- Hvar Abandoned Village Tour with Local Dinner: $214
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner: $234
- Food Tour: Traditional Flavours and Food Sampling on Hvar: $262
- The Best of Hvar in a Day with Wine tasting and Local Dinner: $273
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Hvar $7.99
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: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $22
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $23
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $25
- Walking tour of Hvar with your local guide: $32
- Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour: $48
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $49
- Half-day kayak tour from Hvar town: $65
- Hvar Island Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: $65
- Private Hvar Island E-Bike Tour: $68
- Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht: $70
- Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar: $71
- Private Hvar Walking Tour: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Hvar $9.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $118
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $142
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Hvar, we can see that Hvar 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 Hvar 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Hvar?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 2100 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Hvar, 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 Hvar?
Hvar 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 Hvar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Hvar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hvar this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Hvar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Hvar averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hvar this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hvar during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Hvar. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Hvar 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hvar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Hvar. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Hvar for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Hvar. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Hvar fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hvar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Hvar. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 200 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Hvar. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Hvar 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hvar in the Winter?
Both Hvar and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Hvar in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Hvar in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Hvar fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Hvar during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Hvar. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Hvar 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hvar in the Spring?
Both Hvar and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Hvar for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Hvar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Hvar averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In Hvar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Hvar. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 212 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Hvar. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Hvar 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Hvar and Cairo
| Cairo | Hvar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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