Which place is cheaper, Positano or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Positano?
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 Positano 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 Positano?
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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Positano $238
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Positano is $238. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Positano $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Positano $316
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Positano
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Positano? 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 Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Positano $8.28
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket$1.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amalfi and Positano cruise with transfer included: $94
- Cozy Private Door-to-Door Transfer from Positano to Naples: $145
- From Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour w/ Transfers: $642
- From Salerno Station: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $266
- From the Coast: Pompeii the Real All Inclusive Service(Guide,Transfer,Ticket): $257
- Naples: Private Minivan Transfer to or from the Amalfi Coast: $123
- Positano or Ravello to Naples airport/station private departure transfer: $176
- Positano to Fiumicino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- One-Way Private Transfer to Naples: $133
- Private Transfer to Naples with WiFi: $214
- Private Transfer to Sorrento, Rome or Naples: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 $4.75Positano $57
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$33
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Pizza in a Restaurant$9.99
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Sandwich in a Restaurant$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Positano $65
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande$18
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi$86
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Sunset Cruise$26
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Full Day Wine Tour$104
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Cooking Class$70
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- From Sorrento: Positano Mini Cruise: $36
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Sunset Tour Experience - Shared: $75
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Group Boat Tour with Prosecco: $80
- Golden Hour around Positano Sunset Group Cruise : $82
- Unforgettable sunset tour in Positano: $87
- From Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise - Group Tour: $97
- Sunset Group Boat Tour from Positano or Praiano: $104
- Full Day Amalfi Small Group Cruise from Positano : $104
- Old Town Walking Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Maiori: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Amalfi: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Positano $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello$17
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Positano?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1990 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Positano, 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 Positano?
Positano 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 Positano in the Summer?
Both Positano 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Positano for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Positano. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Positano fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Positano, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Positano. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 313 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Positano. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Positano receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Positano 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Positano in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Positano. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Positano in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is a little warmer than Positano in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Positano fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Positano during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Positano receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Positano. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Positano receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Positano 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Positano in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Positano. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Positano for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Positano. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Positano averages at about 8°C (47°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 Positano. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Positano. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Positano. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Positano receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Positano 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Positano in the Spring?
Both Positano 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 spring months attract visitors to Positano because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Positano. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Positano fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Positano during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Positano. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Positano receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Positano 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Positano and Cairo
| Cairo | Positano | |||
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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) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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