Which place is cheaper, Leiden 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 Leiden?
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 Leiden 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 Leiden?
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.
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Leiden $184
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Leiden is $184. 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 Leiden in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Leiden $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Leiden $176
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Leiden
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Leiden? 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 Leiden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.64Leiden $29
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $20
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $11
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport: $39
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $20
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $198
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer: $255
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Leiden?
Prices for flights to both Leiden 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 $17Leiden $76
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: $6.75
- 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
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.71Leiden $20
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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $119
- "Private Half-Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids Saqqara and Memphis: $25
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo: $143
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 1 Day Private Tour to Baron, Abdeen, and Manial Palaces in Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour Around Giza Pyramids: $30
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of A Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.39
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus botanicus Leiden Entry Ticket: $13
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $16
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $22
- Leiden Self-Guided Detective Mystery Game Tour: $22
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- Self Guided Secrets of Leiden Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Historical and Fun City Tour in German, English, or Dutch: $23
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.42Leiden $29
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 Leiden, we can see that Leiden 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 Leiden 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Leiden Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Leiden?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Leiden, 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 Leiden?
Leiden 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 Leiden in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Leiden. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Leiden for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Leiden. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Leiden fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Leiden. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Leiden. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 204 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Leiden. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Leiden 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Leiden in the Autumn?
Both Leiden and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Leiden because of the shopping scene.
Cairo is much warmer than Leiden in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Leiden fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Leiden during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Leiden. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Leiden 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Leiden in the Winter?
Both Leiden and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Leiden this time of year.
It's quite cold in Leiden in the winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Leiden. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Leiden averages at about 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Leiden. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 46 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Leiden. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Leiden 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Leiden in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Leiden. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Leiden. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Leiden fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Leiden during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 166 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Leiden. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Leiden 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Leiden and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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