Which place is cheaper, Le Mans or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Le Mans 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.
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.
Le Mans is a city in France, on the Sarthe River. Le Mans is found about 80 kilometers north of Tours, and south of Alencon. To many of course, Le Mans is famous only for a 24 hour racing event once a year. If you are not interested in cars and car racing, it is best to avoid visiting Le Mans in the middle of June. However, Le Mans also has a fantastic old town and is well worth the visit. Known as the Cite Plantagenet, this is where in 1129 Geoffrey Plantagenet married Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England and gave birth to Henry II.
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 France, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in France.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Le Mans is $89. 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 Le Mans in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Le Mans, we can see that Le Mans 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 Le Mans 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 Le Mans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Le Mans 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 Le Mans Expensive?.
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Le Mans. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Le Mans, 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.
Le Mans has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Le Mans and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Le Mans for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Le Mans in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Le Mans fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Le Mans, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Le Mans. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Le Mans receives 231 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Le Mans. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Le Mans. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Le Mans because of the small town atmosphere.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Le Mans. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Le Mans averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Le Mans during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Le Mans receives 117 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Le Mans. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Le Mans. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums and the cuisine are the main draw to Le Mans this time of year.
It's quite cold in Le Mans in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Le Mans. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Le Mans fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Le Mans. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Le Mans receives 54 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Le Mans. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Le Mans and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Le Mans for the small town charm.
Cairo is much warmer than Le Mans in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Le Mans fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Le Mans during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Le Mans receives 168 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Le Mans. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Cairo | Le Mans | |||
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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) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |