A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Prague for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cairo or Prague?

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 Prague 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 Prague?

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.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

Which city is cheaper, Prague or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $26, while the average daily cost in Prague is $87. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cairo and Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $13
    Prague $53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $26
    Prague $106
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Prague? 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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Prague


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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 Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $4.62
    Prague $6.56
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cairo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.16
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:

  • Ultra - Private Airport Transfer from Cairo city centre to Cairo Airport CAI: $8.73
  • Cairo Airport Arrival or Departure Transfers: $8.75
  • Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $11
  • Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
  • Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $11
  • Cairo International Airport Transfer: $12
  • Cairo Airport Transfers: $13
  • Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $13
  • Private pickup & Transfer from & to cairo Airport: $13
  • Private Transfer from Cairo and Giza to Cairo Airport: $14
  • Private Transfer Cairo Airport to the Hotel in Cairo or Giza: $14
  • cairo airport transfer: $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • 1-way Prague to Cracow - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers: $746
  • 1-way Prague to Dresden - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers: $243
  • 1-way Prague to Hallstatt - private transfer - Mercedes Benz up to 8 passengers: $516
  • 1-way Prague to Munich - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers: $504
  • 1-way Prague to Vilshofen private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers: $342
  • 1-way private transfer - Prague to Budapest - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers: $697
  • 1-way private transfer Prague to Berlin - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers: $485
  • A private one way transfer from Prague to Innsbruck: $1,045
  • A weekend in Private transfers and tours with official tour guide: $554
  • Airport Prague Private Bus Transfer for up to 19 people: $249
  • Airport Prague Private Transfer for up to 4 people: $67
  • Airport Prague Private Transfers: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cairo $7.34
    Prague $21
Typical Food prices in Cairo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:


  • Juice
    $0.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.

  • Delicious food tour in Cairo: $15
  • Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile.: $19
  • Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile: $19
  • Cairo 2-Hour Nile River Cruise with Dinner and Pickup: $20
  • Cairo dinner cruise includes dinner belly dancing show pickup & all transfers: $21
  • Dinner on a boat in Luxor Nile Cruise with oriental dance: $21
  • Dinner on the river nile and party: $23
  • Nile Cruise Dinner at the Nile with Oriental Show: $24
  • Dinner on the river nile: $25
  • Dinner on the River Nile with Pick-up: $25
  • Special Bedouin Dinner+ watching oriental show: $26
  • Cairo Food Tour: $27

Typical Food prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.27
  • Lunch for One
    $13
  • Bananas
    $0.60
  • Cookies
    $0.34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.

  • Prague City Tour by Bus With Optional Boat Tour, Charles Bridge Museum and Dinner: $15
  • Traditional Balkan Burek cooking class and dinner in Prague for small groups: $59
  • Medieval Dinner with Transfers: $69
  • 3-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $77
  • Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague: $82
  • Roman pasta cooking class and dinner in Prague: $90
  • Czech Folklore Show with dinner and private transfer: $96
  • Dinner cruise - open buffet - with 2 incl transfers: $106
  • Folklore Evening Including Traditional Czech Dinner in Prague: $107
  • Medieval Dinner with Transfers: $108
  • Medieval dinner in Prague with incl transports: $118
  • Prague Cooking Class with Tereza: $121

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $8.89
    Prague $13
Typical Entertainment prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $1.63
  • Egyptian Museum Entry for Two
    $13

Tours and Activities in Cairo

Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Giza Pyramids and Solar Boat Museum Half Day Private Tour: $7.48
  • Cairo City Tour: $8.58
  • Private Tour of the Pyramids: $9.71
  • Pyramids Day Tour: $10
  • Day_tour :Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx: $11
  • Virtual Tour of Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum: $12
  • Egypt Virtual Tour of Tomb of King Tut: $12
  • Private Day Tour at Pyramids, Sakkara And Dahshur: $13
  • Giza Pyramids & Sphinx with Camel Ride Private Tour: $13
  • Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and learn Papyrus making in Egypt: $13
  • Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and learn Papyrus making in Egypt: $13
  • Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and Papyrus Making Demonstration: $13

Typical Entertainment prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.27
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $5.98
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $41

Tours and Activities in Prague

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:

  • Skip the Line: Prague Botanical Garden Outdoor Exposition Ticket: $4.35
  • Entrance Ticket: $5.29
  • Entrance Ticket: $6.22
  • Skip the Line: iFriday & iWeekend at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket: $6.84
  • Skip the Line: iMonday at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket: $7.09
  • Skip the Line: Prague - Papilonia - Butterfly House Ticket: $7.71
  • Old Town Exploration Game & City Tour: $7.93
  • Skip the Line: Apple Museum in Prague Entrance Ticket: $8.71
  • Skip the Line Access to LEGO® Museum in the Centre of Prague: $9.21
  • Everyday Prague Tour: $11
  • Skip-the-Line Prague National Film Museum Ticket: $11
  • Skip the Line: iTuesday & iWednesday at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.82
    Prague $8.92

Typical Alcohol prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $6.79

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Bar Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar: $28
  • Taste wine properly - wine tasting session: $30
  • 1-Hour Segway Experience and Brewery Tour: $56
  • 3-hour Brewery Segway Tour including Monastic Beers: $85
  • Private 3-Hour Monastery Brewery Segway Tour + Beers: $85
  • Private Karlovy Vary with Royal Brewery or Mozer Full Day Trip: $128
  • Private Kutna Hora with Sedlec Ossuary and Local brewery Full Day Trip: $149
  • Pilsner Urquell brewery and Pilsen City Private tour from Prague All-Inclusive: $199
  • Prague Wine Tasting and Countryside Small-Group Tour with Lunch: $215
  • Private Tour: Chateau Lany and Krakovec Castle and Krusovice Royal Brewery from Prague Including Tasting and Czech Lunch: $217
  • Pilsner Urquell brewery private day trip and cheese tasting on family eco-farm: $220
  • Private Pilsner Urquell brewery, Pilsen City and Bohemian Glass factory day tour: $230

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Cairo.


When is the best time to visit Cairo or Prague?

Prague has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a tropical climate with fairly warm weather most of the year.

Should I visit Cairo or Prague in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Prague. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Prague. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July are around 28°C (82°F), and Prague is about 19°C (66°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Prague this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Prague during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Prague. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Cairo 28°C (82°F) 
    Prague 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Prague in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Prague. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Also, many visitors come to Prague in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Prague. Temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Prague stays around 11°C (52°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Prague. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.

Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Prague. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Cairo 23°C (73°F) 
    Prague 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Prague in the Winter?

Both Prague and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Prague can be very cold during winter. Cairo is much warmer than Prague in the winter. The temperature in Cairo is usually 14°C (57°F) in January, and Prague stays around 1°C (33°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Prague during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Prague. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Cairo 14°C (57°F) 
    Prague 1°C (33°F)

Should I visit Cairo or Prague in the Spring?

Both Prague and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Prague because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April are around 21°C (70°F), and Prague is about 10°C (49°F).

It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Prague. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.

Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Cairo 21°C (70°F) 
    Prague 10°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Prague and Cairo

Cairo Prague
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 1°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 14°C (57°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 2°C (35°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 17°C (63°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 21°C (70°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jun 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in) 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jul 28°C (82°F) 1 mm (0 in) 19°C (66°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 26°C (79°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 16°C (60°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 11°C (52°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 1 mm (0 in) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 15°C (59°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)


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