Which place is cheaper, Managua or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Managua?
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 Managua 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 Managua?
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.
Managua
Managua is the capital, and largest city in Nicaragua. The economy is generally centered around the trade of coffee, cotton, and other types of agriculture. It also is a textile capital for the area. Managua is also a very reasonably priced destination in Central America. Restaurants and hotels are quite affordable and you'll find all kinds of international cuisine around the city. Transportation is also incredibly affordable and you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised at the cost of intercity bus rides.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Managua $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Managua is $55. 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 Managua in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Managua $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Managua $46
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Managua
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Managua? 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 Managua Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Managua $20
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 Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from and To Poneloya or Las Peñitas Beach- Leon, Nicaragua: $68
- Granada: Managua to Granada Airport private transfer: $64
- Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) to Managua-Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Managua Augusto Sandino Airport(MGA) to Managua- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $33
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
- Managua-San juan del sur: Airport private transfer: $125
- Airport private transfer from Managua.: $25
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Popoyo Beach Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Managua?
Prices for flights to both Managua 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 $4.70Managua $17
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Managua $16
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
Tours and Activities in Managua
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Managua.
- Private lava tour-Masaya Volcano from Managua: $49
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $53
- Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $60
- Granada Isletas and City tour: $68
- PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour: $70
- PRIVATE Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout: $80
- PRIVATE Day trip Granada Isletas +Colonial City tour from Managua: $80
- Managua City Tour: $84
- PRIVATE Boat tour + Granada City +Masaya Volcano Night Tour : $85
- full tour Somoto Canyon Nicaragua: $86
- PRIVATE Boat tour+Granada City and Catarina lookout from Managua: $88
- Managua City Tour: $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Managua $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Managua, we can see that Managua 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 Managua is in Central 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 Managua would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Managua 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 Managua Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Managua?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Managua. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Managua, 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 Managua?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Managua in the Summer?
Both Managua 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
Managua gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Managua. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Managua receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Managua. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 175 hours of full sun.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Managua in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Managua in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Managua. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Managua receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Managua. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Managua receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Managua during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Managua. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Managua averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Managua in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Managua. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets more rain in January than Managua. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Managua receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Managua. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets less sunshine than Managua. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 244 hours of full sun.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Managua. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Managua fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Managua 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Managua in the Spring?
Both Managua and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Cairo usually receives more rain than Managua. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Managua receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Managua. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Managua during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
Cairo is cooler than Managua in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Managua fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Managua 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Managua and Cairo
| Cairo | Managua | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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