Which place is cheaper, Manaus 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 Manaus?
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 Manaus 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 Manaus?
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.
Manaus
Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the state of Amazonas, and is located on the Rio Negro a few miles before it meets the Rio Solimões to form the Amazon River. The city is a major departure point for those visiting the Amazon Rainforest, though there are a few sights worth seeing within the city itself as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Manaus $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Manaus is $66. 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 Manaus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Manaus $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Manaus $82
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Manaus
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Manaus? 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 Manaus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Manaus $7.63
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:
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $70
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza : $35
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $27
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport: $39
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Cairo and SPX International Airport Meet assist transfer: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Cairo, Giza or Cairo airport to Ain Sokhna: $60
- Transfer from Cairo Int. Airport to Cairo/Giza hotels: $21
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza : $18
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manaus
Also for Manaus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) -Departure Private Transfer: $55
- 24-hour Hotel Transfer to Manaus Airport: $16
- 24-hour transfer from airport to hotel in Manaus: $17
- 24h Private Transfer Service Hotel to Manaus Airport: $23
- Manaus Airport(MAO) to Manaus hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
- Manaus private Airport transfer: $60
- Manaus to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $109
- Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) to Manaus -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $71
- Privado Transfer Aeroporto to Hotel Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: $171
- Private Transfer Group 24h Hotel to Airport in Manaus: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Manaus?
Prices for flights to both Manaus 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 $18Manaus $21
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manaus
For Manaus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Folklore Amazonian Dinner Show: $42
- Food Tour: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Manaus -
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- 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: $39
Tours and Activities in Manaus
For Manaus, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Manaus Private Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Walking Tours in Manaus: $36
- MUSA and INPA Museums with Observation Tower Tour: $50
- Half-Day City Tour: $54
- Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River: $55
- Amazon Negro River Half-Day Expedition Tour: $55
- City Tour in Manaus at Teatro Amazonas and Praça da Matriz: $55
- Manaus City Tour e Musa: $60
- Manaus Sightseeing Tour: $64
- Meeting of the Waters & Pink Dolphin Tour with Lunch: $65
- Solimoes River Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watching Tour: $66
- Full-Day Package Tour in Presidente Figueiredo : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Manaus $2.72
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 Manaus, we can see that Manaus 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 Manaus is in South 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 Manaus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manaus 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 Manaus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Manaus?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Manaus. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Manaus, 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 Manaus?
Manaus 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 Manaus in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Manaus. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Manaus. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Manaus averages at about 27°C (81°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Manausin January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 114 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Manaus. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Manausin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Manaus 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Manaus in the Autumn?
Both Manaus and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Manausin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Manaus fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Manaus during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 112 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manaus. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Manausin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 311 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Manaus in the Winter?
Both Manaus 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.
Cairo is much colder than Manaus in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Manaus fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in July.
In Manaus, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Manausin July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Manaus receives 214 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Manausin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 85 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Manaus 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Manaus in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Manaus. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Manaus. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Manaus averages at about 29°C (84°F)in October.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Manaus during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Manaus receives 171 hours of full sun in the spring.
Manaus receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Manausin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Manaus receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Manaus 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manaus and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 264 mm (10.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 335 mm (13.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 311 mm (12.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.6 in) |
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