Which place is cheaper, Islamabad or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Islamabad 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.
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.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, and The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $18, while the average daily cost in Islamabad is $41. 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 Islamabad in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Islamabad, we can see that Islamabad 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 Islamabad 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 Islamabad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Islamabad 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 Islamabad Expensive?.
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Islamabad, 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.
Islamabad has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Islamabad and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Islamabad. Cairo is cooler than Islamabad in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Islamabad fluctuates around 32°C (90°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Islamabad. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Islamabad receives 247 hours of full sun.
Islamabad gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Islamabad. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Islamabad. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Islamabad. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Islamabad averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad 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 Islamabad during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Islamabad receives 287 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Islamabad. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Islamabad. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Islamabad. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Islamabad fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Islamabad. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Islamabad receives 213 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Islamabad. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Islamabad and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Cairo is cooler than Islamabad in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Islamabad fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Islamabad during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Islamabad receives 258 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Islamabad. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Islamabad receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Cairo | Islamabad | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |