Which place is cheaper, Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg?
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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg?
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.
Nuremberg
Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg is the region's second largest city. It is positioned on the banks of the Pegnitz River and the Main-Danube Canal, about 100 miles from Munich. Nuremberg is famous for a handful of things, including gingerbread, Christmas, and the Nuremberg Trials. The old town itself is beautiful, with gothic churches and impressive castles. It has quaint streets lined with beautiful houses and an old world atmosphere.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Germany, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Nuremberg $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Nuremberg is $149. 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 Nuremberg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Nuremberg $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Nuremberg $142
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Nuremberg
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Nuremberg? 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 Nuremberg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Nuremberg $14
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137
- 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nuremberg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nuremberg:
- Airport Transfer in or to Nuremberg: $101
- From Nuremberg to Frankfurt Airport Private Transfer- punctual & friendly Driver: $290
- Nuremberg to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $272
- Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $290
- Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $258
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg City to Munich City: $205
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg Dock to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel: $233
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door: $233
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with Beer Museum: $266
- Private Transfer: Nuremberg City Center to Nuremberg Airport: $172
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Nuremberg?
Prices for flights to both Nuremberg 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 $16Nuremberg $69
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: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nuremberg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nuremberg.
- 3-Hour St. Johannis Food Tour in German: $104
- Nuremberg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $127
- Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $129
- Nürnberg City Tour with Traditional Dinner & Beer: $291
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Nuremberg $12
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Nuremberg
Here are a few actual costs in Nuremberg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Free Walking Tour: $3.49
- Walking tour Nuremberg: $3.55
- 3rd Reich Tour Nuremberg: $3.55
- Nuremberg Walking Tour: $3.55
- Nuremberg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.87
- Nuremberg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.47
- Emperors, Trials and Rebirth Self Guided Tour of Nuremberg: $7.99
- Nuremberg Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.46
- Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour: $12
- 1-day ticket Germanisches Nationalmuseum: $12
- Nuremberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Nuremberg $18
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Nuremberg
Also in Nuremberg, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Night Pub Crawl with Shots and Party: $29
- Pub Crawl for Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties: $29
- Pub Crawl 2-Night Pass: $40
- Nürnberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $314
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Nuremberg, we can see that Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Nuremberg?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nuremberg. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Nuremberg, 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 Nuremberg?
Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg in the Summer?
Both Nuremberg 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 family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nuremberg this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Nuremberg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Nuremberg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Nuremberg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Nuremberg during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Nuremberg receives 236 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Nuremberg. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nuremberg receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Nuremberg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nuremberg in the Autumn?
Both Nuremberg 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, many travelers come to Nuremberg for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Nuremberg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Nuremberg fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Nuremberg. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nuremberg receives 122 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Nuremberg. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Nuremberg 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)Nuremberg 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nuremberg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Nuremberg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Nuremberg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Nuremberg can get quite cold in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Nuremberg in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Nuremberg fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Nuremberg during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Nuremberg receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Nuremberg. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Nuremberg receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Nuremberg 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Nuremberg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Nuremberg. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Nuremberg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Nuremberg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Nuremberg averages at about 10°C (50°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 Nuremberg. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nuremberg receives 166 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Nuremberg. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Nuremberg 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)Nuremberg 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Nuremberg 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 (34°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
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