Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Podgorica?
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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica?
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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Podgorica $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $114. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Podgorica $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Podgorica $100
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Podgorica $22
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
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Marriott Mena House, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to InterContinental Cairo Citystars: $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
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $67
- Private Transfer From Podgorica Airport TGD To Kotor Cruise Port: $47
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $97
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $154
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 $4.75Podgorica $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Podgorica
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Podgorica.
- Hard Rock Cafe Podgorica with Set Lunch or Dinner: $17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Podgorica $22
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
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.15
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Private Podgorica City Walking Tour: $38
- Skadar Lake Cruise with Onboard Lunch: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Podgorica $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $92
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $119
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Podgorica?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Podgorica. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica 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.
Cairo is a little warmer than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Cairo
| Cairo | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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