Should you visit Cairo or Prague?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Cairo and Prague can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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 $40, while the average daily cost in Prague is $93. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cairo and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cairo is $42. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $112 for a double occupancy room in Prague.
Food
Food in Cairo costs travelers about $11 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
In Prague travelers spend around $22 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cairo $11
Prague $22
Typical Food prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
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From Dinner & Show at a Nile cruiser:
$12
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Dinner Cruise into the History:
$13
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Delicious food tour in Cairo:
$15
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From Dinner Cruise on the Nile River:
$16
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Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile.:
$19
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Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile:
$19
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Cairo 2-Hour Nile River Cruise with Dinner and Pickup:
$20
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Cairo dinner cruise includes dinner belly dancing show pickup & all transfers:
$21
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Dinner on a boat in Luxor Nile Cruise with oriental dance:
$21
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Dinner on the river nile and party:
$23
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Nile Cruise Dinner at the Nile with Oriental Show:
$24
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Dinner on the River Nile with Pick-up:
$25
Typical Food prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
$4.53
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Lunch for One
$14
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Bananas
$0.64
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Cookies
$0.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
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Prague City Tour by Bus With Optional Boat Tour, Charles Bridge Museum and Dinner:
$15
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Traditional Balkan Burek cooking class and dinner in Prague for small groups:
$59
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Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague:
$82
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Roman pasta cooking class and dinner in Prague:
$90
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Czech Folklore Show with dinner and private transfer:
$96
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Dinner cruise - open buffet - with 2 incl transfers:
$106
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Folklore Evening Including Traditional Czech Dinner in Prague:
$107
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Medieval dinner in Prague with incl transports:
$118
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Prague Cooking Class with Tereza:
$121
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Czech Traditional Folklore Show including Dinner and Transport:
$159
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Prague Cooking Class Including Market Visit and 3-Course Lunch:
$173
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Private Prague Food Tour:
$174
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Cairo is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $7.22 per person, per day, on local transportation in Cairo.
The average price of local transportation around Prague is $6.97 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride
$0.25
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Taxi Ride
$0.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
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Private Transfer between Cairo Airport & Cairo/Giza:
$6.00
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Ultra - Private Airport Transfer from Cairo city centre to Cairo Airport CAI:
$8.73
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Cairo Airport Arrival or Departure Transfers:
$8.75
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Private Transfer from Cairo Airport:
$11
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Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel:
$11
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Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport:
$11
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Cairo International Airport Transfer:
$12
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Cairo Airport Transfers:
$13
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Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel:
$13
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Private pickup & Transfer from & to cairo Airport:
$13
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Private Transfer from Cairo and Giza to Cairo Airport:
$14
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Private Transfer Cairo Airport to the Hotel in Cairo or Giza:
$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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1-way Prague to Cracow - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers:
$746
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1-way Prague to Dresden - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers:
$243
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1-way Prague to Hallstatt - private transfer - Mercedes Benz up to 8 passengers:
$516
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1-way Prague to Munich - private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers:
$504
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1-way Prague to Vilshofen private transfer - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers:
$342
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1-way private transfer - Prague to Budapest - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers:
$697
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1-way private transfer Prague to Berlin - Mercedes Benz - up to 8 passengers:
$485
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A private one way transfer from Prague to Innsbruck:
$1,045
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A weekend in Private transfers and tours with official tour guide:
$554
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Airport Prague Private Bus Transfer for up to 19 people:
$249
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Airport Prague Private Transfer for up to 4 people:
$67
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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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Cairo typically cost an average of $14 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Prague's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $14 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Giza Pyramid, Sakkara & Memphis Full-Day Private Tour:
$6.24
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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private Tour:
$7.00
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Giza Pyramids and Solar Boat Museum Half Day Private Tour:
$7.48
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Cairo City Tour:
$8.58
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Private Tour of the Pyramids:
$9.71
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Pyramids Day Tour:
$10
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Day_tour :Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx:
$11
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Virtual Tour of Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum:
$12
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Egypt Virtual Tour of Tomb of King Tut:
$12
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Private Day Tour at Pyramids, Sakkara And Dahshur:
$13
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Giza Pyramids & Sphinx with Camel Ride Private Tour:
$13
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Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and learn Papyrus making in Egypt:
$13
Typical Entertainment prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
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Skip the Line: Prague Botanical Garden Outdoor Exposition Ticket:
$4.35
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Entrance Ticket:
$5.29
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Entrance Ticket:
$6.22
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Skip the Line: iFriday & iWeekend at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket:
$6.84
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Skip the Line: iMonday at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket:
$7.09
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Skip the Line: Prague - Papilonia - Butterfly House Ticket:
$7.71
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Skip the Line: Apple Museum in Prague Entrance Ticket:
$8.71
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Skip the Line Access to LEGO® Museum in the Centre of Prague:
$9.21
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Skip-the-Line Prague National Film Museum Ticket:
$11
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Everyday Prague Tour:
$11
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Skip the Line: iTuesday & iWednesday at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket:
$11
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Skip the Line: iThursday at Apple Museum: Discount PASS Ticket:
$12
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Cairo may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $2.84 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $9.47 on alcoholic beverages in Prague per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Taste wine properly - wine tasting session:
$30
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Private Karlovy Vary with Royal Brewery or Mozer Full Day Trip:
$128
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Private Kutna Hora with Sedlec Ossuary and Local brewery Full Day Trip:
$149
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Pilsner Urquell brewery and Pilsen City Private tour from Prague All-Inclusive:
$199
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Prague Wine Tasting and Countryside Small-Group Tour with Lunch:
$215
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Private Tour: Chateau Lany and Krakovec Castle and Krusovice Royal Brewery from Prague Including Tasting and Czech Lunch:
$217
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Pilsner Urquell brewery private day trip and cheese tasting on family eco-farm:
$220
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Private Pilsner Urquell brewery, Pilsen City and Bohemian Glass factory day tour:
$230
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Private Walking Tour Prague with Lunch and Pilsner Urquell brewery day trip:
$236
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Koneprusy Caves:
$236
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Chateau tour + Lunch:
$243
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Chateau and Cheese tasting on eco-farm:
$249
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.
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