Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas?
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 Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas?
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.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Wildlife Tours to Chile, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Chile.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Puerto Varas $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $127. 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 Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Puerto Varas $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Puerto Varas $134
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Puerto Varas? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Puerto Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Puerto Varas $21
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:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $13
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $50
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer : $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $60
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Cruce Andino Office Shuttle Transfer from Puerto Varas: $19
- Frutillar to Puerto Montt Airport PMC- Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Varas Airport Shuttle Transfer: $38
- Puerto Varas Bus Terminal Private Transfer: $25
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Departure Transfer: $63
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 $18Puerto Varas $43
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
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Puerto Varas $19
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $1.00
- Egyptian Museum Tour Cave Church Old Cairo Saladin Citadel: $1.00
- Best Day TourTo Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum, Bazar,Lunch: $1.75
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $4.00
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Half Day Pyramids Tour with Felucca: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- Cairo Highlights Tours Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake: $8.50
- Tour Frutillar: $31
- Half-Day Tour to Frutillar and Llanquihue: $35
- Half day Frutillar and Llanquihue Town tour: $36
- Half day Osorno Volcano tour: $41
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $51
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $52
- FullDay Chiloe Island Tour Castro and dalcahue: $59
- Full-Day Tour Chiloe Island: Castro and Dalcahue : $62
- From Chiloe Island Full-day Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Puerto Varas $6.51
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: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Puerto Varas, we can see that Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas is in South America, 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 Puerto Varas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Puerto Varas?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 310 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 16°C (60°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Puerto Varas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Puerto Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Varas and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Puerto Varasin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin April. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Varasin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in July.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Puerto Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Puerto Varas. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin October. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Varasin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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