Which place is cheaper, Pamplona or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Pamplona?
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 Pamplona 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 Pamplona?
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.
Pamplona
Pamplona is a city in northern Spain located on the snow-capped foothills of the Pyrenees Range. With the backdrop of mountains, the city is surrounded by a setting ideal for skiing, mountaineering, hiking, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Yet Pamplona itself is a place full of lively culture and stunning architecture. With a long history, the place is embedded in tradition and perhaps most famous for its annual "running of the bulls" celebrated in July, also known as the San Fermin festival.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Pamplona $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Pamplona is $141. 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 Pamplona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Pamplona $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Pamplona $144
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Pamplona
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Pamplona? 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 Pamplona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Pamplona $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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Osiris Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Paradise Hotel: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamplona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pamplona:
- Private Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Laguardia town: $282
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian: $244
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian Airport: $244
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Pamplona?
Prices for flights to both Pamplona 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 $4.75Pamplona $44
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 Pamplona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pamplona are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$11
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Ice Cream$4.82
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Coffee$1.39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Pamplona $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:
- 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
Tours and Activities in Pamplona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pamplona are as follows:
- Logroño historic&cultural guided walking tour: $32
- Pamplona pintxo tasting paired with Spanish wines small group tour: $72
- From San Sebastian: Pamplona City Tour: $91
- Private City Tour Pamplona: $174
- Private tour of Getaria, Zumaia, Zarautz and Orio. : $204
- Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum small group tour: $218
- Tour of the Bardenas " The great desert of Europe" and Tudela. : $234
- San Sebastian & Basque Coast Tour From Pamplona: $235
- Pamplona Private Tour with Castle of Javier : $240
- Private tour of Lourdes and the three sacred temples: $240
- San Sebastian And Basque Coast Tour From Pamplona: $240
- Private tour of the jewels of Bilbao, with Guggenheim and pintxos tasting. : $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Pamplona $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Pamplona
Also in Pamplona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Rioja Wine Tour: $218
- Wine tour of La Rioja, with two winery visits, and La Guardia. : $221
- Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Logroño: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Pamplona: $240
- Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Logroño: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Pamplona: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: $283
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Pamplona, we can see that Pamplona 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 Pamplona 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 Pamplona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamplona 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 Pamplona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Pamplona?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Pamplona. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Pamplona, 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 Pamplona?
Pamplona 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 Pamplona in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Pamplona. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Pamplona in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Pamplona. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Pamplona averages at about 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamplona this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 209 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Pamplona 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pamplona in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Pamplona. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Pamplona for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Pamplona. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Pamplona fluctuates around 16°C (60°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 Pamplona. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pamplona. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Pamplona. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Pamplona 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pamplona in the Winter?
Both Pamplona 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, the winter months attract visitors to Pamplona because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Pamplona in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Pamplona fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 85 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamplona. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Pamplona 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pamplona in the Spring?
Both Pamplona 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. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Pamplona this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Pamplona. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Pamplona averages at about 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 141 hours of full sun.
Pamplona gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Pamplona. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Pamplona 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pamplona and Cairo
| Cairo | Pamplona | |||
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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) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
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