Which place is cheaper, Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne?
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.
Lausanne
Located on Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the capital city of French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. The slopes of Lake Geneva's shores are known for growing wine, while the city of Lausanne sprawls across three hills. The city is also home to the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, and lakeshore Olympic Park, as well as an old town that dates to medieval times.
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 Switzerland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Lausanne $319
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Lausanne is $319. 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 Lausanne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Lausanne $159
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Lausanne $318
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Lausanne
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Lausanne? 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 Lausanne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Lausanne $48
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:
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour with Free Airport Transfers: $240
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
- 3-Days Private Guided Tour Package Covering all Cairo,Lunch and Airport Transfer: $300
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $176
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $173
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Lausanne?
Prices for flights to both Lausanne 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 $16Lausanne $125
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: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lausanne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lausanne.
- Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $223
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Lausanne $44
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Giza Pyramids Tour, Sphinx, Camel Ride and Shopping: $3.00
- Private Day tour in Khan Elkhalele Market with Shopping and Lunch: $3.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Cheap Day tour Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum,Felucca: $3.75
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Day Tour: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Giza pyramids Tour with horse drawn carriage or camel ride: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Medieval A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.99
- Lausanne Ouchy District City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.99
- Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.42
- Lausanne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Layers of A Self-Guided Tour: $12
- The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne: $26
- Guided group walking tour of the old town of Lausanne: $26
- Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket: $39
- Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon: $39
- Boat cruise from Lausanne to Evian: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Lausanne $31
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Lausanne, we can see that Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lausanne 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 Lausanne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Lausanne?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Lausanne. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Lausanne, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.