Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Ljubljana?
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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Ljubljana $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is $93. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Ljubljana $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Ljubljana $116
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ljubljana
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Ljubljana $22
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$0.31
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
- 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
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- Cairo : Marvel the Camping in the White & Black Deserts & Cairo Private Transfer: $250
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer Ljubljana City to Ljubljana Airport by Business Car: $66
- E-bike experience between vineyards of Goriška Brda - transfer from Ljubljana: $148
- Ljubljana Airport Private Transfer : $104
- Ljubljana Private Airport Transfers : $65
- Ljubljana to Ljubljana Airport (LJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Ljubljana-Zagreb. Private transfer.Price per car: $217
- Airport Transfer to/from Ljubljana Station: $13
- Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers: $377
- Private Transfer from Brnik Airport to Ljubljana Centre: $28
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Ljubljana: $527
- Private Transfer from Celje to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $214
- Private Transfer from Kranj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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 $4.70Ljubljana $18
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Typical Food Prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $54
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $65
- Cooking class; Traditional sLOVEnian štrukelj: $65
- sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $66
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Performance: $74
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $82
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $91
- Dinner in the Dark: $107
- Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $129
- The 10 Tastings of Ljubljana Private Food Tour : $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Ljubljana $15
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$6.43
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-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)$8.57
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Romantic Old Town Self-guided Discovery Tour: $6.35
- Ljubljana City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- From Swamp to State: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Ljubljana: $6.99
- Ljubljana:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride: $13
- Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket: $13
- Self-Guided Walking Tour: $14
- House of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Virtual Reality Gaming Experience Ljubljana: $18
- Tour of the Festive Decorations: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Ljubljana $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)$6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $59
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $63
- BEER WAY Kamnik Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: $83
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $94
- Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $97
- From Ljubjana: Slovenian Wine Tour: $193
- Wine Tours in Slovenia: $218
- Wine Tours Slovenia: $218
- Wine Tour Slovenia: $261
- Truffle Hunting & Wine Tasting In Istria (private V.i.p. Tour): $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Ljubljana, we can see that Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Ljubljana?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana?
Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana in the Summer?
Both Ljubljana 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. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Ljubljana because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Ljubljana in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Ljubljana, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 260 hours of full sun.
Ljubljana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Ljubljana. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Ljubljana 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ljubljana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Ljubljana. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Ljubljana this time of year.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Ljubljana. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Ljubljana averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 116 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Ljubljana receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ljubljana. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Ljubljana 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ljubljana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Ljubljana. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Ljubljana for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Ljubljana. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 1°C (34°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 Ljubljana. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 47 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Ljubljana. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Ljubljana 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ljubljana in the Spring?
Both Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Cairo is much warmer than Ljubljana in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ljubljana. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ljubljana. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Ljubljana 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Ljubljana and Cairo
| Cairo | Ljubljana | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 98 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
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