Which place is cheaper, Moscow or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Moscow?
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 Moscow 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 Moscow?
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.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Moscow $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Moscow is $62. 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 Moscow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Moscow $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Moscow $78
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Moscow
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Moscow? 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 $2.99Moscow $6.06
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $22
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Cairo to Alexandria ( Private ): $55
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza : $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
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Two Metro Passes$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Balai Batu Sadara to Padang Airport (PDG): $167
- Private Transfer from Delima to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Harjosari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Kampung Bandar to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Kampung Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Karya Baru to Palembang Airport (PLM): $92
- Private Transfer from Kedungsari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Kelurahan Sail to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $67
- Private Transfer from Kota Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Labuh Baru Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Limbungan Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Nagari Sikucur to Padang Airport (PDG): $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Moscow?
Prices for flights to both Moscow 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 $4.75Moscow $14
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, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $8.78
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Cairo Night Dinner With Belly Dancer Show With Pickup & Drop Off: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $15
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $18
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- Food Tour in Local Cairo Life with Egyptian tea: $23
Typical Food Prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$5.89
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Lunch in the Center Market$3.21
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Breakfast for 2$11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Moscow $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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 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-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 3-Days Tour in Siwa Oasis from Cairo : $217
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets$12
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Kremlin Entry (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Custom Private Tour in Palembang with English Speaking Driver: $85
- 2 Days Private Tour to See Bull Race and Raflesia Arnoldi Flower: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Moscow $7.79
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: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Moscow, we can see that Moscow 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 Moscow is in Europe, 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 Moscow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moscow 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 Moscow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Moscow?
Moscow has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Moscow, 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 Moscow?
Moscow 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 Moscow in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Moscow. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Moscow in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Moscow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Moscow. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Moscow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Moscow in the Autumn?
Both Moscow 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 the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Moscow. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Moscow averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Moscow. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Moscow 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Moscow in the Winter?
Both Moscow 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.
Moscow can be very cold during winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Moscow. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Moscow fluctuates around -8°C (17°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Moscow. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Moscow -8°C (17°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Moscow in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Moscow. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is much warmer than Moscow in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Moscow fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Moscow. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Moscow 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Moscow and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -8°C (17°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -5°C (23°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
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