Which place is cheaper, La Fortuna 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 La Fortuna?
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 La Fortuna 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 La Fortuna?
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.
La Fortuna
La Fortuna is in San Carlos, in the province of Alajuela. It is the closest town to Arenal Volcano, and the area is often simply refered to as Arenal. The volcano itself is active and has been constantly erupting since 1968. It erupts on average 41 times a day. This area of northern Costa Rica is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Eco Tours in Costa Rica.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30La Fortuna $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in La Fortuna is $138. 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 La Fortuna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10La Fortuna $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20La Fortuna $114
Compare Hotels in Cairo and La Fortuna
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or La Fortuna? 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 La Fortuna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46La Fortuna $23
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:
- Private arrival transfer to Giza and Cairo hotels from Cairo airport: $6.72
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $7.00
- Private Airport or City Transfer to Cairo and Giza hotels: $8.75
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $8.80
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Cairo Airport (CAI) Private Transfer From or To All Cairo Hotells: $9.13
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- VIP Private Cairo Airport Transfer To Or From Cairo , Giza Hotels: $12
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Fortuna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Fortuna:
- Arenal La Fortuna to Liberia Airport (LIR) - Departure Transfer: $201
- Arenal to Los Suenos Marriott Jaco Private Transfer Service: $230
- Arenal to Papagao Customizable Private Transfer Service: $280
- Arenal to Tamarindo Private 1-Way Door-to-Door Transfer Service: $290
- Direct Transfer From La Fortuna to San Jose, English Speaking Driver: $160
- From One way shared transfer to Monteverde: $74
- From Private Transfer to Tamarindo & Conchal: $279
- From San Jose Airport To Arenal - La Fortuna - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $295
- From San Jose: One way shared transfer to La Fortuna: $74
- La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Hotels to SJO Airport Private Transfer: $195
- La Fortuna Arenal to Liberia Airport (LIR) Private VIP Transfer: $95
- La Fortuna Hotel to Guanacaste Hotel One-Way Private Transfer: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or La Fortuna?
Prices for flights to both La Fortuna 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 $16La Fortuna $53
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,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.40
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Fortuna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in La Fortuna.
- Traditional cooking lesson with a local family: $37
- Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class: $38
- Farm to Table Cooking Class: $45
- Typical Costa Rican Cooking Classes in La Fortuna: $48
- Traditional cooking class with local family: $50
- Organic Farm Visit & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class: $50
- Costa Rican Cooking Class: $57
- Costa Rican cuisine Cooking Class at Rancho Don Lelo: $60
- 3-Hour Costa Rican Cooking Class with Dinner: $68
- Arenal Boat Tour & Pirate Hot Springs Dinner: $69
- Sarapiquí Traditional Hands-On Cooking Class with a Local Host: $70
- Private typical cooking class with a Costa Rican family: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29La Fortuna $49
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:
- Private VIP Giza Tour+ New Musuem + Market: $3.59
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half-Day Private Tour: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours to Old Markets and Local Souqs: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb: $5.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00
- Ultimate Giza Pyramids Tour, Camel Ride, Lunch & Inside Pyramids: $5.00
Tours and Activities in La Fortuna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for La Fortuna are as follows:
- Arenal Volcano - Ecological Park Entrance Ticket: $17
- La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket: $20
- PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEED Sloth Watching Tour: $23
- Café Experience in Bijagua: $25
- Arenal Park Self-Guided Experience: $27
- La Fortuna Herbal Tea Experience and Medicinal Plant Tour: $27
- La Fortuna Morning Birdwatching Tour on a Private Forest: $28
- Sloths Frogs and Wildlife Primary Night Walk Tour: $28
- La Fortuna Night Walk: Sloths, Frogs & Wildlife Tour: $29
- Sunrise Birdwatching Tour on a Private Reserve: $29
- Excellent Wildlife Tour in Bijagua de Upala: $30
- ARENAL FORTUNA CITY TOUR .: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35La Fortuna $12
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 La Fortuna
Also in La Fortuna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Experience: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and La Fortuna, we can see that La Fortuna 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 La Fortuna is in Central America, 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 La Fortuna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Fortuna 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 La Fortuna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or La Fortuna?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 2570 times larger than the population of La Fortuna. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and La Fortuna, 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 La Fortuna?
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 La Fortuna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and La Fortuna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. La Fortuna attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
La Fortuna receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than La Fortuna. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while La Fortuna receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than La Fortuna during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while La Fortuna receives 164 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as La Fortuna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and La Fortuna averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)La Fortuna 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or La Fortuna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as La Fortuna. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to La Fortuna throughout the year.
Also, December to April in La Fortuna is the dry season. Also, May to November in La Fortuna is the hurricane season. It's quite rainy in La Fortuna. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than La Fortuna. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while La Fortuna receives 254 mm (10 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than La Fortuna. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while La Fortuna receives 169 hours of full sun.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than La Fortuna. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and La Fortuna fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)La Fortuna 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or La Fortuna in the Winter?
Both La Fortuna and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to La Fortuna because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives more rain than La Fortuna. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while La Fortuna receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in La Fortuna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives less sunshine than La Fortuna during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while La Fortuna receives 264 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cairo is much colder than La Fortuna in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and La Fortuna fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)La Fortuna 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or La Fortuna in the Spring?
Both La Fortuna and Cairo during the spring 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 La Fortuna year-round.
December to April is the dry season in La Fortuna. Also, the hurricane season in La Fortuna is May to November. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than La Fortuna. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while La Fortuna receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In La Fortuna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than La Fortuna. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while La Fortuna receives 255 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than La Fortuna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and La Fortuna averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)La Fortuna 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for La Fortuna and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 254 mm (10 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
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