Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Kyoto?
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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Kyoto $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $96. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Kyoto $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Kyoto $126
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Kyoto $7.56
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 Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $572
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kyoto Early Bird Half Day Private Tour with Transfer: $296
- Kyoto hotels to Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $505
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport: $327
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $4.70Kyoto $24
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $46
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Japanese Cooking Class: $61
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $63
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
- Kyoto near Fushimiinari : Wagashi(Japanese sweets)Cooking Class : $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Kyoto $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 Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.15
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.14
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour. Up to 6 people!: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.54
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.54
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.54
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.54
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.19
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Kyoto $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
- Kyoto Nightlife: Local Bar Crawl Experience: $438
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Kyoto?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto in the Summer?
Both Kyoto 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, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Kyoto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Kyoto averages at about 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Kyoto 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kyoto in the Autumn?
Both Kyoto 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. Also, many travelers come to Kyoto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 159 hours of full sun.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Kyoto. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Kyoto 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kyoto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Kyoto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Kyoto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Kyoto can get quite cold in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Kyoto in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Kyoto fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Kyoto 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Kyoto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Kyoto. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Kyoto averages at about 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 Kyoto. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Kyoto. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Kyoto 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kyoto and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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