Which place is cheaper, Livorno or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Livorno?
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 Livorno 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 Livorno?
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.
Livorno
Livorno is a relatively large port city on the Tyrrhenian Sea on the western coast of Italy. It has a population of just over 160,000 and is well connected by ferry. Because of the many ferry connections, Livorno makes a convenient starting point for a tour of Tuscany. Pisa is accessible within half an hour and both Lucca and Florence can be reached in a little over an hour. Several of the hotels in town organize comprehensive and efficient tours of the area that might include Chianti, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Siena and Volterra all in one day. If you're arriving on a cruise ship and hoping to make it back before departure time, then these tours are not recommended.
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 Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Livorno $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Livorno is $145. 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 Livorno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Livorno $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Livorno $160
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Livorno
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Livorno? 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 Livorno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Livorno $26
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:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Livorno
Also for Livorno, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Livorno Cruise Port: Bus Transfer to Pisa and Lucca: $34
- From Bus Transfer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa: $20
- From Florence and Pisa Roundtrip Transfer: $48
- Livorno Cruise Port to Pisa city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $100
- Livorno Port to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Arrival Private Transfer: $100
- Livorno Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to Central Florence: $173
- Private Transfer - Livorno Cruise Port to Florence Airport (FLR): $110
- Private Transfer from Livorno Cruise Port to Florence City Hotels: $110
- Private Transfer from Livorno Port to Florence Hotels: $197
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Livorno?
Prices for flights to both Livorno 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 $4.75Livorno $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Livorno
For Livorno, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Home Cooking Class and Meal with a Local: $155
- Cesarine: Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Livorno: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Livorno $28
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:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Livorno
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Livorno.
- Aquarium Entrance Ticket: $16
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Experience: $20
- Shore Excursion to Pisa and Livorno Bus Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour with Tasting of Bolgheri DOCs: $38
- Night Bike Tour in Bolgheri with Tasting: $65
- Half Day Pisa and Jewel of the Cinque Terre Tour From Livorno: $68
- Livorno Food and Market Tour: $87
- Epicurean Experience Private Diner with a Local and Local Food: $150
- Cinque Terre small group tour max 15 people from Livorno port: $168
- Full-Day Private Tour of Cinque Terre with Personal Photographer from Pisa: $196
- Private Walking Tour in Livorno with Personal Photographer from Pisa: $218
- 2-Hour Private Tour with Photo Shoot in 500 to Bolgheri: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Livorno $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Livorno
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Livorno:
- Wine Tour Experience at Agricola Tamburini: $49
- PRIVATE EXCURSION: Pisa and Lucca with Lunch and wine tastings : $272
- From Siena and Chianti Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $477
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Livorno, we can see that Livorno 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 Livorno 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 Livorno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Livorno 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 Livorno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Livorno?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Livorno. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Livorno, 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 Livorno?
Livorno 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 Livorno in the Summer?
Both Livorno 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, the summer months attract visitors to Livorno because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Livorno. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Livorno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Livorno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Livorno. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Livorno receives 316 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Livorno. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Livorno receives 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Livorno 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Livorno in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Livorno. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Livorno this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Livorno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Livorno fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Livorno during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Livorno receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Livorno receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Livorno. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Livorno receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Livorno 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Livorno in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Livorno. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Livorno for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Livorno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Livorno averages at about 7°C (45°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 Livorno. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Livorno receives 105 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Livorno. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Livorno receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Livorno 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Livorno in the Spring?
Both Livorno 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 visitors come to Livorno in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Livorno. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Livorno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Livorno during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Livorno receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Livorno. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Livorno receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Livorno 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Livorno and Cairo
| Cairo | Livorno | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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