Which place is cheaper, Prague or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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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.
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 Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $31Prague $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Prague is $145. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Prague $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Prague $152
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.53Prague $9.11
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $7.00
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Private Transfer Between Cairo Airport and Cairo or Giza Hotels: $9.60
- Private Cairo Airport Transfers & Limousine to Anywhere in Cairo or vice versa: $10
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfer To or From Cairo and Giza Hotels: $10
- Private Cairo International or Sphinx Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Admission Ticket to the ZOO with the Cruise Boat Transfer: $54
- Airport → City → Airport ( Private Transfer): $59
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $55
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Car: $71
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Car: $71
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Van: $61
- Arrival Private Transfer from Prague Airport PRG to Prague City in Car/Van: $63
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $55
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $61
- Departure Private Transfer from Prague City to Prague Airport PRG in Car/Van: $63
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $55
- From Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague Private Transfer VIP: $45
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
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Food Meals for one dayCairo $16Prague $50
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.76
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Lunch for One$14
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Bananas$0.67
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Cookies$0.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $58
- Velvet Revolution Food Tour and History of Socialism: $65
- Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide: $66
- Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $67
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $71
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $75
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $81
- Folkloric Dinner with Transfer: $82
- Alternative bar tour with dinner in the art district: $87
- Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $88
- Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.46Prague $18
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$0.78
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.02
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $2.50
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $4.50
- Chep Full Day tour Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Camel Ride &Quad Bike: $4.50
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- All-Inclusive Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Inside Pyramid Tour: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- Private 6-Hour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Nile Felucca Tour: $5.00
- Private Tour to Pyramids with Professional Photographer: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.76
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.66
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Image Theatre for Two$46
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Tour of Prague Astronomical Clock and Jewish Quarter: $2.47
- Prague on a Day Express Tour with the Best of the City: $2.47
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Prague: $3.52
- Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.52
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.52
- Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.52
- Electric Trike Night Tour in Prague - Live Guided: $3.52
- Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.52
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.52
- Walking Tour New Town of Prague, WWII & Communism (Tip-based): $3.53
- Prague Castle Tour: $3.53
- Guided Old Town & Jewish quarter Walking Tour Prague (Tip-based): $3.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.37Prague $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $69
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar in Krizikova: $47
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl with 2hr Open Bar & Duplex Club Entry: $48
- Drunken Monkey Prague Boat Party Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Club Entry: $55
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $58
- Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $61
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $64
- COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $76
- Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour: $82
- Bohemian Paradise Day Tour from nature, castles, brewery: $141
- Full Day Private Tour to Kutná Hora with Wine Tasting: $176
- Private Pilsen City Tour Culture History and Brewery Experience: $181
- From Private Bohemian Wine Tour & Local Delicacies: $223
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Prague?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Prague, 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 Prague?
Prague 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 Prague in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Prague. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. 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 average around 28°C (82°F), and Prague averages at 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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 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 sunny 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. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Prague fluctuates 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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 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 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 daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Prague fluctuates 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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 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 climate and sunshine 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 average around 21°C (70°F), and Prague averages at 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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Cairo
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| 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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