Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Los Angeles $299
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $299. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Los Angeles $138
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Los Angeles $276
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Los Angeles
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Los Angeles $40
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $24
- VIP Private Cairo Airport Transfer To Or From Cairo , Giza Hotels: $12
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $7.50
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $48
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $48
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $226
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:
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Hotel Parking for a Day$22
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Taxi to Airport$55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles
Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport LAX to Los Angeles in Luxury Car: $295
- Departure Private Transfer Los Angeles to Los Angeles LAX by SUV: $174
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Business Car: $171
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Ontario Airport ONT in Luxury Van: $285
- Departure Transfer Los Angeles to Los Angeles Airport LAX by Car: $130
- Garden Groove to John Wayne Airport (SNA) - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Helicopter Transfer: Long Beach to Catalina Island: $216
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Hollywood to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- INDIAN WELLS to Palm Springs Airport (PSP) Private Transfer: $145
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Anaheim - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $121
- John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Buena Park - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Los Angeles?
Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $16Los Angeles $104
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 , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
- Cairo (Dance, Sing and Eat ) Nile Dinner Cruise Show &Open Buffet: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Mexican Dinner (family of 4)$32
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Burritos for Two$15
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Coffee and Danish$7.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Silver Lake Food Tour with Comedian Foodie Guide!: $59
- Santa Monica Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, and More: $70
- Japanese Gyoza Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in LA: $75
- Fun Gyoza Cooking Class With a Local Chef: $75
- Los Angeles : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $85
- Los Angeles Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $86
- Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
- LA Food Tour: 6 Iconic Downtown Tastings & Secret Dish: $92
- Los Angeles Downtown Authentic Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes: $93
- 6 Authentic Tastings of Venice Beach Food Tour: $99
- LA Chinatown & Olvera St. Food Tour with To Live and Dine in LA: $99
- Silver Lake Food Tour with To Live and Dine in LA Food Tours: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Los Angeles $83
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
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”: $69
- (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 from Hurghada to Cairo: $216
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 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
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)$37
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Bowling$13
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Hollywood Tour for Two$30
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Six Flags for 2$96
Tours and Activities in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Los Angeles' Best-Kept Secrets: $3.42
- Secrets of Venice Boardwalk: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in LA: $4.86
- Pasadena Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Venice Beach: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Griffith Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Los Angeles Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Santa Monica: Self-guided Bike Tour App - Audio + Written: $5.00
- Podcast Tour: Showtime - How the Lakers Staged Modern Los Angeles: $5.49
- West Hollywood Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.00
- Los Angeles Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h and 28 reviews: $6.76
- LA Little Tokyo to Olvera St Smartphone (App/GPS) Walking Tour: $7.50
- Los Angeles Getty Center Reserved Entry and Audio Tour: $8.10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Los Angeles $15
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: $69
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Hollywood Distillery Tour and Tasting: $30
- LA : Drag Highlights - Bar Crawl & Show – Drinks Included!: $50
- Santa Monica's Only Winery: Sommelier Guided Wine Tasting: $50
- Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is in North America, 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Los Angeles?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Los Angeles. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Los Angeles. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Los Angeles for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
Cairo usually gets more rain in July than Los Angeles. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0 inches (0 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Los Angeles 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Los Angeles in the Autumn?
Both Los Angeles 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, many visitors come to Los Angeles in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Cairo is a little warmer than Los Angeles in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 64°F (18°C).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Los Angeles. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Los Angeles 64°F (18°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Los Angeles in the Winter?
Both Los Angeles 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. Furthermore, most visitors come to Los Angeles for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Cairo is around the same temperature as Los Angeles. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 55°F (13°C).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Los Angeles. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Los Angeles 55°F (13°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Los Angeles in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Los Angeles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Los Angeles because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 61°F (16°C).
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Los Angeles. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 1 inches (25 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Los Angeles 61°F (16°C)
Typical Weather for Los Angeles and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 1 inches (25 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
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