Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Osaka?
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 Osaka 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 Osaka?
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.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Osaka $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $88. 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 Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Osaka? 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 Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Osaka $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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- 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 Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $70
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Osaka to Osaka International Airport (ITM): $150
- Airport Transfer! Osaka Airport (ITM) to Center of hotel in Osaka: $150
- Airport Transfer!Hotel in center of Osaka to Kansai Airport (KIX): $192
- Arrival Private Transfer from Itama Airport ITM to Osaka City by Minivan: $75
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $237
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $199
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $215
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Osaka: $87
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer ⇋ Osaka: $163
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $183
- Itami Airport Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka 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 $4.70Osaka $25
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $43
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $46
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $65
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $66
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Osaka $20
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.58
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.58
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.23
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.88
- Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket: $6.54
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.84
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.81
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $12
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory Entry Ticket: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Osaka $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Osaka, we can see that Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Osaka?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Osaka, 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 Osaka?
Osaka 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 Osaka in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Osaka. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Osaka. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 183 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Osaka. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Osaka 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Osaka in the Autumn?
Both Osaka and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Osaka in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Osaka fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Osaka. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Osaka 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Osaka in the Winter?
Both Osaka 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. Also, many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Osaka. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Osaka averages at about 6°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 140 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Osaka. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Osaka 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Osaka in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Osaka. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
Osaka receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Osaka. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Osaka 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Osaka and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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