Which place is cheaper, Oslo 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 Oslo?
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 Oslo 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 Oslo?
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.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Oslo $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $161. 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 Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Oslo $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Oslo $158
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Oslo? 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 Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Oslo $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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $5.60
- Private City Transfer to Cairo and Giza: $8.20
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer: $10
- Private Transfer to/from Cairo International Airport: $10
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $11
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $12
- Cairo Airport Arrival or Departure private Transfer: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Hotel Royal to Cairo airport: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $141
- Arrival Transfer: Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo by Business Van: $257
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Van: $177
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car: $128
- Oslo Airport Hotel Transfer Service English Speaking: $134
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL) - Departure Private Transfer: $136
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo - Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo Round-Trip Private Transfer: $272
- Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $153
- Oslo Private Transfer Between Gardermoen Airport and City: $158
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo 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 $16Oslo $56
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 Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $164
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $166
- Skinnerbakken Oslo Cooking Experience: $175
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Oslo $16
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 Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $7.99
- Vigeland Alien Threat in Oslo Exploration Game and Tour: $8.27
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Oslo City - Self Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $17
- The Fram Museum Admission Ticket: $20
- Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $38
- Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $46
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $46
- Self-guided tour at Grefsenkollen (ONLY AWAILABLE IN NORWEGIAN): $46
- The Grand Oslo Ride: E-bike Experience: $46
- Sustainable Cruise in Oslofjord with audioguiding: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Oslo $9.81
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Oslo, we can see that Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Oslo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Oslo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Oslo, 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 Oslo?
Oslo 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 Oslo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Oslo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Oslo because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is much warmer than Oslo in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Oslo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Oslo this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Oslo during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Oslo receives 246 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Oslo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Oslo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Oslo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Oslo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Oslo this time of year.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Oslo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Oslo averages at about 7°C (45°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Oslo. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oslo receives 86 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Oslo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Oslo 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Oslo in the Winter?
Both Oslo and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Oslo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Oslo. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Oslo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Oslo fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Oslo during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Oslo receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Oslo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Oslo -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Oslo in the Spring?
Both Oslo and Cairo during the spring 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 visitors come to Oslo in the spring for the activities around the city.
Cairo is much warmer than Oslo in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Oslo fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Oslo. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oslo receives 178 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Oslo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Oslo 6°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Oslo and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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