Which place is cheaper, Nagano or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Nagano?
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 Nagano 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 Nagano?
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.
Nagano
Nagano city and its surrounding prefecture of Japan is a temple region built around Zenkoji, a 7th century Buddhist temple that overlooks the city. Nagano was also home to the Winter Olympic Games in 1998, with some facilities still existing around town. And then there is the forested mountain Togakushi area to the northwest, which is another draw of Nagano, known for its shrines and status as the home of the Togakure Ninja School.
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 Japan, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Nagano $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Nagano is $90. 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 Nagano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Nagano $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Nagano $122
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Nagano
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Nagano? 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 Nagano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Nagano $9.80
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 Nagano
Also for Nagano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Between Station & Snow Monkey Park: $687
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Nagano?
Prices for flights to both Nagano 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 $4.70Nagano $22
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 $5.69Nagano $8.17
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 Nagano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nagano.
- Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour: $49
- Welcome to Private Tour with a Local: $55
- Food & Cultural Walking Tour around Zenkoji temple in Nagano: $88
- Izakaya Food Night Tour in Nagano: $101
- Full-Day Tour: Matsumoto Castle & Kamikochi Alpine Valley: $183
- Snow Monkey & ZinkoJi With Sake Tasting Private Tour: $556
- 4 Day - From Nagano to Kanazawa: Ultimate Central Japan tour: $809
- Private Snow Monkey Tour: From Nagano City / Ski Resorts: $1,381
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Nagano -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Nagano, we can see that Nagano 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 Nagano 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 Nagano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagano 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 Nagano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Nagano?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Nagano. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Nagano, 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 Nagano?
Nagano 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 Nagano in the Summer?
Both Nagano 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. Also, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nagano this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Nagano. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Nagano averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Nagano. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagano receives 136 hours of full sun.
Nagano gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Nagano. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nagano receives 222 mm (8.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Nagano 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nagano in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Nagano. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Nagano for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Nagano. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Nagano fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Nagano during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Nagano receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nagano receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Nagano. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Nagano receives 227 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Nagano 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nagano in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Nagano. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Nagano in the winter for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Nagano can get quite cold in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Nagano in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Nagano fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nagano. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nagano. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagano receives 212 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nagano. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Nagano. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Nagano receives 446 mm (17.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Nagano 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nagano in the Spring?
Both Nagano and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Nagano for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Nagano. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Nagano averages at about 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Nagano during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Nagano receives 191 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Nagano. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Nagano receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Nagano 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Nagano and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 446 mm (17.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 275 mm (10.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 222 mm (8.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 227 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 339 mm (13.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
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