Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $17Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 $9.36Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Pisa $128
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 $2.99Pisa $12
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 Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $120
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Pisa Airport (PSA)to Montecatini Terme Resorts-RoundTrip Transfer: $127
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
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 $4.75Pisa $53
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 Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
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: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Pisa $21
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 Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Pisa -
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
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
| Cairo | Pisa | |||
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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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