Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Kotor?
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 Kotor 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Kotor 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Kotor $9.92
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Lustica Bay: $153
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
- Herceg Novi to Kotor one way transfer: $144
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tivat hotels: $90
- Kotor to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $4.75Kotor $46
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Kotor $8.92
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor is in Europe, 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Kotor?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1450 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
Kotor has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Kotor in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kotor. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor 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. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Kotor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Kotor averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Kotor. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Kotor during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kotor. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Kotor. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Cairo is a little warmer than Kotor in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Kotor. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Cairo
| Cairo | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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