Which place is cheaper, Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan?
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 Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan?
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.
Koh Pha Ngan
Ko Phangan (or Pha Ngan) is best known for its full moon parties, attracting backpackers and budget travelers the world over for all-night parties on the beach. The clear, blue water, beautiful beaches, and tropical atmosphere bring the tourists to the island, and the low prices, diverse activities, and abundant amenities keep them here.
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 Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Koh Pha Ngan $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Koh Pha Ngan is $61. 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 Koh Pha Ngan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Koh Pha Ngan $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Koh Pha Ngan $54
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Koh Pha Ngan
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Koh Pha Ngan? 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 Koh Pha Ngan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Koh Pha Ngan $15
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$0.32
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
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $13
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $50
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 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: $60
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Pha Ngan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Koh Pha Ngan are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$9.42
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Ferry Ride$16
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Gas for Scooter$3.45
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Koh Pha Ngan?
Prices for flights to both Koh Pha Ngan 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 $18Koh Pha Ngan $20
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Koh Pha Ngan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Pha Ngan:
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Noodle Lunch (for One)$1.26
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$12
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Smoothies (for Two)$1.26
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Ice Cream$0.63
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Juice$1.88
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3 Spring Rolls$0.94
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2 Pancakes$1.88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Koh Pha Ngan $19
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $1.00
- Egyptian Museum Tour Cave Church Old Cairo Saladin Citadel: $1.00
- Best Day TourTo Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum, Bazar,Lunch: $1.75
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $4.00
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Half Day Pyramids Tour with Felucca: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- Cairo Highlights Tours Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Koh Pha Ngan $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: $70
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Pha Ngan
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Koh Pha Ngan are as follows:
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Drinks at Irish Pub (for Two)$8.16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Koh Pha Ngan, we can see that Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Koh Pha Ngan?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 650 times larger than the population of Koh Pha Ngan. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Koh Pha Ngan, 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 Koh Pha Ngan?
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 Koh Pha Ngan in the Summer?
Both Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Pha Ngan. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Koh Pha Ngan. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Cairo is a little warmer than Koh Pha Ngan in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Koh Pha Ngan fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Koh Pha Ngan 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Koh Pha Ngan in the Autumn?
Both Koh Pha Ngan 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 Koh Pha Ngan year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Koh Pha Ngan. October and November is the rainy season in Koh Pha Ngan. Koh Pha Ngan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Koh Pha Ngan. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 240 mm (9.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Cairo is around the same temperature as Koh Pha Ngan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Koh Pha Ngan averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Koh Pha Ngan 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Koh Pha Ngan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Koh Pha Ngan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Koh Pha Ngan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Koh Pha Ngan is the dry season. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Koh Pha Ngan. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Koh Pha Ngan. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Koh Pha Ngan fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Koh Pha Ngan 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Koh Pha Ngan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Koh Pha Ngan. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Pha Ngan throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Koh Pha Ngan. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Koh Pha Ngan receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Cairo is cooler than Koh Pha Ngan in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Koh Pha Ngan fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Koh Pha Ngan 24°C (76°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Pha Ngan and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 240 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
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