Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $17Kingston $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $107. 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 $9.27Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Kingston $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 $2.96Kingston $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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
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 $4.70Kingston $26
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Kingston $13
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$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
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
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
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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