Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Madhya Pradesh?
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 Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh?
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.
Madhya Pradesh
Translating to "central region," Madhya Pradesh is a state centrally located within the plains of India. While it is not a major tourist hub, the region has plenty to showcase in regards to the history, art, religion, and culture of central India.
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 in India, and The Best 2-Week Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Madhya Pradesh $15
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $15. 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 Madhya Pradesh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Madhya Pradesh $8.55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Madhya Pradesh $17
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Madhya Pradesh
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Madhya Pradesh? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Madhya Pradesh $0.94
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:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madhya Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Madhya Pradesh:
- Private Custom Tour: Orchha Sightseeing with Guide and transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $41
- Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $44
- Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Madhya Pradesh?
Prices for flights to both Madhya Pradesh 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 $4.75Madhya Pradesh $3.59
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo 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
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Madhya Pradesh $3.33
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: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $8.00
Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Heritage Orchha Photography Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
- Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $13
- Indore Local Tour: $22
- Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $31
- Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho : $32
- Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $39
- Gwalior Heritage City Tour : $41
- Birds and Heritage: Bhoj Wetland and Bhopal City Tour: $50
- Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
- Kamasutra Temple Tour in Khajuraho: $51
- Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53
- Gwalior Half Day City Tour Private: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Madhya Pradesh $2.61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Madhya Pradesh, we can see that Cairo is more expensive. And not only is Madhya Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Madhya Pradesh is in Asia, 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 Madhya Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Madhya Pradesh 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 Cairo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cairo than you might in Madhya Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Madhya Pradesh Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.