Which place is cheaper, Interlaken 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 Interlaken?
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 Interlaken 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 Interlaken?
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.
Interlaken
Interlaken is a small city that is located in the Bernese Highlands Region of central Switzerland. It sits pleasantly between two Alpine Lakes, Brienzersee and Thunersee. This scenic setting and its easy accessibility make it a popular base camp for travel into the Bernese Oberland Alps. It has become a top tourist destination in Switzerland and it is also a hub for outdoor sports enthusiasts with plenty of hiking, skiing, paragliding, and other activities in the region.. Interlaken is a great hoping off point to explore many of the nearby mountains, lakes, and valleys, too. It offers easy transportation to most major Swiss cities by train or car.
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 from Geneva, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Zurich.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Interlaken $307
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Interlaken is $307. 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 Interlaken in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Interlaken $147
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Interlaken $294
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Interlaken
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Interlaken? 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 Interlaken Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Interlaken $14
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $24
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $48
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $48
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars: $170
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $181
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van: $235
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Interlaken
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Interlaken are as follows:
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Cable Cars (for 2)$72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Interlaken
Also for Interlaken, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Day Hike to Augstmatthorn with Transfer from Interlaken: $262
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Lucerne: $325
- Private Group transfer Interlaken - Zurich Airport: $892
- Private Transfer from interlaken City to Lucerne City: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Interlaken?
Prices for flights to both Interlaken 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 $16Interlaken $122
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 Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- 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 Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $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
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- 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
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Interlaken
For Interlaken, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Tea at Interlaken$36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Interlaken
For Interlaken, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From Night Sledding with Cheese Fondue Dinner: $161
- Night Sledding & Fondue Dinner with Guide: $186
- Cheese and Chocolate Full-Day Food Tour: $836
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Interlaken $115
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo: $143
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 1 Day Private Tour from Hurghada to Cairo: $216
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1.5-Hour Quad Bike Tour Around the Giza Pyramids from Cairo: $70
Tours and Activities in Interlaken
For Interlaken, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $8.63
- Mountains, Monks & Monarchs: A Self-Guided Interlaken Tour: $12
- Private Lake Thun and Lake Brienz Express Tour from Interlaken: $32
- Interlaken Harder Kulm Round Trip Funicular Ticket: $39
- Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum: $39
- Admission ticket for the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum: $40
- Forest Wildlife Park Hiking Tour from Hofstetten: $44
- Funicular Ticket to Harder Kulm: $47
- Rope Park Climbing Adventure with Entry Ticket: $56
- Historic Schynige Platte Cogwheel Train Ticket from Interlaken: $64
- Lenk High-altitude circuit Gryden with mountain railway ticket Betelberg: $72
- Schilthorn - Piz Gloria Ticket: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Interlaken $19
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
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Interlaken, we can see that Interlaken 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 Interlaken 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 Interlaken would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Interlaken 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 Interlaken Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Interlaken?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1530 times larger than the population of Interlaken. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Interlaken, 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 Interlaken?
Interlaken 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 Interlaken in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Interlaken. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Interlaken for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Interlaken in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Interlaken fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Interlaken. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Interlaken. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Interlaken receives 241 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Interlaken. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Interlaken receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Interlaken 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Interlaken in the Autumn?
Both Interlaken 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, the autumn months attract visitors to Interlaken because of the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Interlaken. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Interlaken averages at about 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Interlaken during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Interlaken receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Interlaken. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Interlaken receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Interlaken 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Interlaken in the Winter?
Both Interlaken 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. Also, the skiing and the cuisine are the main draw to Interlaken this time of year.
It's quite cold in Interlaken in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Interlaken. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Interlaken fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Interlaken. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Interlaken receives 55 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Interlaken. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Interlaken receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Interlaken 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Interlaken in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Interlaken. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Interlaken for the natural beauty.
Cairo is much warmer than Interlaken in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Interlaken fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Interlaken during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Interlaken receives 150 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Interlaken. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Interlaken receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Interlaken 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Interlaken and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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.