Which place is cheaper, Naples or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Naples?
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 Naples 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 Naples?
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.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Naples $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Naples is $138. 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 Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Naples $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Naples $140
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Naples? 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 Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Naples $23
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.29
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Alibus From Airport$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$7.86
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Train to Pompeii$3.43
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Taxi$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Airport transfers to Naples by car: $80
- Amalfi Coast Private Transfer Service from/to Naples: $224
- Amalfi Coast: Transfer to/from Airport/Station/Porto: $267
- Aurora Car service transfer private from Positano to Naples or viceversa: $98
- Capri Island: All Inclusive private transfer from Naples : $262
- Car Private Transfer from Naples airport, train station to Sorrento (1-3 Pax): $207
- Deluxe private transfer NAPLES Train Station to SORRENTO or vv: $103
- Deluxe private transfer from NAPLES TO POSITANO or vv : $169
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Amalfi Coast: $138
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Naples: $74
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $159
- From Naples Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Salerno: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples 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 $4.75Naples $43
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$30
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$52
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Napoli Pizza$7.76
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Naples $32
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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$9.64
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.36
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Entrance to Pompeii$12
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Monuments and Historic District Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Pompeii Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.27
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.35
- Napoli: Entrance Tickets to Sant'Anna dei Lombardi Complex: $6.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.99
- Naples Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata Ticket: $9.62
- Città della Scienza Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- National Archaeological Museum Self-Guided 3D Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Castel Sant'Elmo Ticket and Pemcards: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Naples $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.39
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Naples, we can see that Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Naples?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Naples, 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 Naples?
Naples 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 Naples in the Summer?
Both Naples 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 Naples because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Naples fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Naples. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Naples during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Naples. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples 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 and the shopping scene are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Naples in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Naples. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Naples. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Naples in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Naples. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Naples. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Naples averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Naples during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Naples. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Naples in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Naples. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Naples in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Naples fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Naples. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Naples. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples 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 (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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