Which place is cheaper, Lille or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Lille?
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 Lille 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 Lille?
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.
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.
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 Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Lille $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Lille is $123. 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 Lille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Lille $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Lille $118
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Lille
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Lille? 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 Lille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Lille $30
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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Osiris Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Paradise Hotel: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $57
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $57
- Private Transfer to or from Lille Airport: $53
- Private Transfer to or from Paris CDG: $535
- Private Transfer to or from Paris Orly Airport: $642
- Private One way transfer Lille Airport (LIL) : $77
- Private Round trip transfer to Lille Airport (LIL) : $155
- Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Lille?
Prices for flights to both Lille 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 $4.75Lille $45
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Typical Food Prices in Lille
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:
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Dinner for 2$40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Lille $17
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Lille
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $4.28
- Lille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Lille City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $7.63
- Lille Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $10
- Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour: $16
- Lille City Tour: $18
- Tournai Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game: $22
- Discover Tournai while escaping the zombies! Escape game: $22
- Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Lille $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Lille, we can see that Lille 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 Lille 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 Lille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lille 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 Lille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Lille?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Lille. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Lille, 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 Lille?
Lille 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 Lille in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Lille. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Lille because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Lille. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lille averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lille this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lille during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 202 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lille. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lille receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Lille 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lille in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Lille. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lille this time of year.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Lille. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Lille fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lille. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 105 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Lille. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Lille 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lille in the Winter?
Both Lille and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Lille for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lille. Cairo is much warmer than Lille in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Lille fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lille during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lille. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lille receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Lille 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lille in the Spring?
Both Lille 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. Also, many visitors come to Lille in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Lille. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Lille averages at about 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lille. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 158 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Lille. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lille receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Lille 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Lille and Cairo
| Cairo | Lille | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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