Which place is cheaper, Jaipur 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 Jaipur?
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 Jaipur 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 Jaipur?
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.
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
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 India, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $29Jaipur $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $29, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $20. 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 Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.74Jaipur $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Jaipur $20
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Jaipur
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Jaipur? 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 Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.28Jaipur $1.28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.07
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Taxi Ride$0.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private A/C Transfer To Luxor City.: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo Int Airport (CAI) to Port Said Port: $296
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Port Said Cruise Port: $296
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Luxor By Bus: $295
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- Private Tour to Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids With Transfers: $280
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer: $278
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 Day: Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra: $227
- Bollywood Dance Class in Jaipur – Small‑Group + Hotel Transfers: $36
- Budget Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur with Chittorgarh visit: $100
- Delhi, Agra & Private One-Way Transfer by Car: $26
- Delhi- Exclusive Jaipur Same Day Tour with Transfer: $143
- Exclusive Safari at Jhalana Leopard Park Including Transfers: $162
- From Delhi: Jaipur Private Tour with Guide & Hotel Transfers: $41
- From Jaipur Private Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day tour with Transfers: $86
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Transfer to Delhi by Car: $81
- Guided Tour of Jodhpur from Jaipur with Transfer to Udaipur: $171
- Jaipur - Arrival Transfer from Airport to City Hotel: $48
- Jaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $9.77
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur 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 $15Jaipur $7.66
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
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $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
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx and Nile River Dinner Cruise Cairo Tour: $7.20
- 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
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.79
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Soda$0.11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.05
- Food Tour in Jaipur: $14
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Cooking class demo with dinner: $18
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
- Pink City Cooking Class: $24
- Jaipur Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur: $25
- Vegetarian Hands on Cooking Class in Jaipur with Local Family: $27
- Cooking Class with Indian Family in Jaipur (Pickup & Drop Free): $28
- Private Cooking Classes for Masala Chai ( Tea) Pakoras & Papadam: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $7.85Jaipur $3.35
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$0.73
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.59
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $69
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 1 Day Private Tour from Hurghada to Cairo: $219
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.05
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Jaipur Private Day Tour: City Palace, Amber Fort, Skip-the-Line: $3.53
- Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing Tour by Private Car with Guide: $3.80
- Private Jaipur City Tour with Amber Fort & Guide: $3.80
- Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Guide, Lunch & Tickets: $3.80
- Jaipur City Sightseeing with Private Car and Driver: $3.80
- Nahargarh Fort and Monkey Temple 4 Hour Tour: $4.34
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur: $4.75
- Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur: $4.75
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour By Car, Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry: $4.89
- Private Full Day Jaipur History and Heritage Tour: $5.00
- Jaipur Heritage Photography Tour: $5.00
- Private Jaipur Full-Day City Tour with Guide and Hotel Pickup: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.28Jaipur $2.52
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 Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour: $75
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Jaipur, we can see that Cairo is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Jaipur 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 Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Jaipur Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Jaipur?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jaipur. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Jaipur, 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.