Which place is cheaper, Munich or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Munich?
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 Munich 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 Munich?
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.
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, and The Best Walking Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Munich $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Munich is $158. 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 Munich in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Munich $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Munich $192
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Munich
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Munich? 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 Munich Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Munich $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:
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway$2.46
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Inner District Subway Day Pass$5.57
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City transport day ticket$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- First Class Transfer in Munich Airport MUC: $197
- Arrival Private Transfer from Munich Airport MUC to Munich in Business Car: $161
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $65
- Arrival Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Sedan: $93
- Arrival Transfer from Munich Train Station to Munich by Sedan: $60
- Departure Private Transfer: Munich City to Munich Airport MUC in Business Car: $161
- Departure Private Transfer: Munich City to Munich Airport MUC in Luxury Car: $250
- From Munich Airport to Nuremberg - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $193
- From Munich Airport to Salzburg - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $208
- Mercedes Benz V-Class Airport Transfers: $159
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Arber Resort - Arrival Private Transfer: $88
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Erding Thermal - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Munich?
Prices for flights to both Munich 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 $4.70Munich $29
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
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst$5.36
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)$2.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $80
- 6 gears dinner show menu: $100
- Original Munich Christmas Market Food Tour - all tastings included: $137
- Lunch Like a Local: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour: $141
- Private Full Day Bavarian Beer and Food Tour in Munich: $210
- Munich Food Tour & Food Market with German Delicacies: $265
- Salzburg Semi-Private Guided Day Tour from Munich with Dinner : $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Munich $31
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:
- 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
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance$4.29
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Munich Zoo Entrance$9.64
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour$15
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)$26
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Munich Old Town": $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Victuals Market Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.77
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
- Guided tour through the Sudeten German Museum: $5.38
- Escape Game and Tour: $5.38
- From Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $5.38
- Munich through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-guided Walking Tour to River Isar Landmarks: $6.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- City Center Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: $7.52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Munich $39
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus$13
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $29
- Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $31
- English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $38
- Interactive Wine Tasting Experience @ Max & Moritz: $38
- Cheese & Wine tasting: $96
- The ORIGINAL Munich Christmas Market Festive Wine Tour -with food: $141
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $290
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $294
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Munich, we can see that Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich 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 Munich Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Munich?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Munich. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Munich, 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 Munich?
Munich 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 Munich in the Summer?
Both Munich and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Munich because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Munich. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Munich fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Munich. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Munich during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Munich. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Munich receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Munich 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Munich in the Autumn?
Both Munich and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Munich this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Munich in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Munich fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Munich. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 115 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Munich. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Munich receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Munich 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Munich in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Munich. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Munich for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Munich. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Munich. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Munich averages at about -1°C (31°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Munich during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 30 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Munich. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Munich receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Munich -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Munich in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Munich. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Munich in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Munich. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Munich fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Munich. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 172 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Munich. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Munich receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Munich 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Munich and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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