Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca?
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.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Palma de Mallorca $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $148. 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 Palma de Mallorca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Palma de Mallorca $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Palma de Mallorca $148
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Palma de Mallorca
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Palma de Mallorca? 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 Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Palma de Mallorca $26
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- private tour to Abusimble transfer to Luxor and visiting Edfu : $175
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- 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 from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.29
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Bus Ride$1.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $71
- Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car: $147
- Arrival Transfer Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Sedan: $88
- Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Car: $103
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma to PMI Airport by Sedan: $88
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $79
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van: $130
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $103
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Van: $119
- Departure Transfer to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI by Van: $134
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma Nova - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Palma de Mallorca?
Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca 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 $4.75Palma de Mallorca $48
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 Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $107
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
- Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
- Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Palma de Mallorca $36
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:
- ( 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-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- 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 Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.36
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.82
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $9.82
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.82
- AbenteuerDate, Cala Rajada, tour with fun activities in German language: $9.82
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Palma: Couple Adventure, fun game and city walk: $11
- Secrets with the Palma Medieval Jewish Quarter Audio Tour: $11
- Uncover Secrets of Palma: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
- Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Palma de Mallorca $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
- Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
- Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
- Mallorca Wine Tasting: $74
- Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
- Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Palma de Mallorca?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Palma de Mallorca, 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 Palma de Mallorca?
Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Palma de Mallorca. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 334 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca in the Autumn?
Both Palma de Mallorca 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 hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 204 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca in the Winter?
Both Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 164 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Palma de Mallorca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Cairo is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Palma de Mallorca and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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