A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Madhya Pradesh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


Which place is cheaper, Madhya Pradesh or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Cairo Prices
    Egypt Prices
    Madhya Pradesh Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Cairo $32
    Madhya Pradesh $1,247

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Madhya Pradesh is $1,247. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $11
    Madhya Pradesh $542
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $22
    Madhya Pradesh $1,084
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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Madhya Pradesh


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $3.64
    Madhya Pradesh $189
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.08
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
  • 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
  • 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
  • 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
  • 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
  • 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
  • 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
  • 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
  • 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
  • 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
  • 3-Days Private Guided Tour Package Covering all Cairo,Lunch and Airport Transfer: $240
  • 3-Hour Private Transfer from El Cairo to Alexandria: $80

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: $106
  • Private Transfer from Bhopal to Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport: $44
  • Private Transfer from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport to Indore: $47
  • Private Transfer from Indore to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (IDR) Airport: $47
  • Private Transfer from Raja Bhoj (BHO) Airport to Bhopal: $44

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cairo $17
    Madhya Pradesh $461
Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:


  • 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,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $6.75
  • Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
  • Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
  • Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
  • Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
  • Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
  • food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
  • Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
  • night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
  • 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
  • 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
  • Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $8.71
    Madhya Pradesh $343
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $0.81
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $6.20

Tours and Activities in Cairo

Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $2.00
  • Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
  • Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
  • Private Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride Inside Pyramid Lunch: $4.90
  • Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
  • Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half Day Tour: $5.00
  • VIP tour Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, sphinx & felucca Boat: $5.00
  • Egyptian Spicy Shop Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
  • Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Camel Ride Half Day Tour: $5.00
  • Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $5.00
  • ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
  • Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00

Tours and Activities in Madhya Pradesh

Here are a few actual costs in Madhya Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 6D Bhasma Aarti VR Experience at Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain: $2.98
  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Khajuraho (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
  • Spiritual Trails of Orchha (2 Hours Guided Temples Walking Tour): $11
  • Khajuraho Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $21
  • Indore Local Tour: $22
  • Raneh waterfall Khajuraho (motorcycle tour): $27
  • Gwalior to Agra Perfect day Tour Private: $34
  • Private Guided Heritage and Cultural Tour in Khajuraho: $48
  • Private Half-Day Kamasutra Temple Tour in Khajuraho: $48
  • Full Day 8-hours Heritage Tour to Khajuraho Temples: $51
  • Ujjain and Mahakaleshwar Temple Private Day Tour from Indore: $52
  • Gwalior City tour with Gwalior fort, Jai Vilas palace & Holy Temples: $53

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.42
    Madhya Pradesh $150

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: $70


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Madhya Pradesh, we can see that Madhya Pradesh 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 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 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 Madhya Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madhya Pradesh 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 Madhya Pradesh Expensive?.