Which place is cheaper, Kingston 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 Kingston?
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 Kingston 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Kingston $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $125. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Kingston $29
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:
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 1 way Private Pickup transfer from Le Meridien Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $18
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
- 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Airport /Hotel Transfer Norman Manley airport and Montego bay: $40
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfer to Ocho Rios Airbnb Home, Resorts: $133
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Negril: $79
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (4 - 9 Persons): $159
- Jamaica Airport Transfers and Tours: $40
- Airport transfers One Way to all hotels - private: $79
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 $16Kingston $45
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
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Cairo (Dance, Sing and Eat ) Nile Dinner Cruise Show &Open Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Kingston $12
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:
- Top Day 5 Hours Day Tour Pyramid Saqqar Pyramid Memphis City: $2.00
- Private VIP Giza Tour+ New Musuem + Market: $3.59
- Shopping Tour to all the Egyptian governments shops handmade: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Lunch with Private Tour Guide: $5.00
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx and Lunch: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Tour: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour from Cairo airport or Cairo Giza hotel: $5.00
- Luxury Private Pyramids half day tour: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Rhythmic Walking Music Tour: $40
- Guided Bar Hopping Tour with VIP Speakeasy Entry: $40
- Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Studio Tour: $50
- Judgement Yard Tour: $50
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Cultural Walking Tour of Kingston: $65
- Tour a Jamaican Farm: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Kingston $11
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Worthy Park Estate Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Kingston, we can see that Kingston 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 Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston 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 Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Kingston?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kingston. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Kingston during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Kingston. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
Cairo is cooler than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kingston. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Cairo is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Kingston. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Kingston. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
In April, Cairo is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Cairo
| Cairo | Kingston | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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