Which place is cheaper, Pisa 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 Pisa?
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 Pisa 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Pisa $280
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $280. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Pisa $122
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Pisa $244
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Pisa $52
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ain Sokhna Port : $287
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $432
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $118
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $128
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $143
- Pisa hotels to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Pisa to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $173
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Private Arrival Transfer: Pisa Airport to Florence Hotel: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $18Pisa $120
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.
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $89
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $102
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $106
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $142
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $155
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Pisa $50
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $95
- Ancient Wonders Unveiled: Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Adventure: $50
- Antiquities in the Grande Egyptian Museum with Private Tour : $35
- Best Day Tour Visit Giza Pyramids, and Sakkara&Memphis Pyramids : $70
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Leaning Tower Pisa Complex Entry Ticket without Tower Climb: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa guided tour of Piazza del Duomo: $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
- Flexible Ticket to Pisa Complex All Attraction except Tower Climb: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Pisa $24
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 Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $106
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
- Chianti Classico Wine Tour and San Gimignano Visit Half Day: $215
- "Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti" with lunch & Wine Tastings: $299
- PRIVATE TOUR: Full-Day in Volterra & San Gimignano with Wine Tasting Experience: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Pisa?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
Pisa 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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Cairo during the summer 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 Pisa in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Pisa averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In Pisa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Pisa. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Pisa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Pisa. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Pisa. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Pisa because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Pisa in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Pisa. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Pisa averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Pisa. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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