Which place is cheaper, Pontevedra or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Pontevedra?
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 Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra?
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.
Pontevedra
An important port city with a medieval past, Pontevedra sits on the northwestern coast of Spain where the Lerez River opens out into the ocean. It is a part of the Galicia region and is known for its seafood, charming plazas, and old world architecture that include a number of chapels, churches, and cathedrals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Pontevedra $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Pontevedra is $129. 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 Pontevedra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Pontevedra $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Pontevedra $132
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Pontevedra
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Pontevedra? 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 Pontevedra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Pontevedra $24
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Pontevedra?
Prices for flights to both Pontevedra 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 $4.75Pontevedra $45
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 Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for 2$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Galician Cooking Class with Chef Instructor: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Pontevedra $20
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 Pontevedra
For Pontevedra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pontevedra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- O Grove Aquarium Experience: $16
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $43
- NEW!! Private Walking Tour with local guide: $64
- Walking Tour and Galician Food Tasting: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Pontevedra $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Pontevedra
Also in Pontevedra, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Albariño Wine Tasting with Winery Tour: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Pontevedra, we can see that Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Pontevedra?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Pontevedra. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Pontevedra, 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 Pontevedra?
Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Pontevedra. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Pontevedra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Pontevedra averages at about 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pontevedra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Pontevedra. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pontevedra receives 299 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Pontevedra. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Pontevedra 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pontevedra in the Autumn?
Both Pontevedra and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Pontevedra. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Pontevedra fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Pontevedra during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Pontevedra receives 174 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pontevedra. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Pontevedra 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pontevedra in the Winter?
Both Pontevedra 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.
Cairo is a little warmer than Pontevedra in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Pontevedra fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Pontevedra. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pontevedra receives 110 hours of full sun.
Pontevedra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Pontevedra. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Pontevedra 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Pontevedra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Pontevedra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Pontevedra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Pontevedra averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Pontevedra during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Pontevedra receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
Pontevedra receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Pontevedra. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Pontevedra receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Pontevedra 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Pontevedra and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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