Which place is cheaper, Puerto Viejo 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 Viejo?
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 Viejo 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 Viejo?
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 Viejo
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a small coastal town in Caribbean Costa Rica in the province of Limon. There are two gorgeous National Parks nearby - Cahuita and Manzanillo, and it rains more than on the Pacific side, which is why it is so lush and green with the rainforest coming down to the sea. Clear water, coconut palms, great surf and a laid-back Caribbean atmosphere make Puerto Viejo a favorite among travelers. Located on about an hour south of Limon, Puerto Viejo is the center of activity between the smaller villages of Cahuita and Manzanillo. The relaxed, seaside town is framed by jungle, turquoise seas, banana plantations and scenic rivers. It's known for the Salsa Brava surf break and beaches like black-sand Playa Negra, but this burgeoning party town is no longer a destination only for intrepid surfers; it's bustling with tourist activity. Stylish eateries serve global fusion, and intentionally rustic bamboo bars pump dancehall and reggaeton. With its blend of Afro-Caribbean descendants, expat Europeans and indigenous Costa Ricans, Puerto Viejo charms visitors with a unique mix of people and cultures. Rastafari culture has a firm foothold in the town, and many Rastas sell handmade jewelry and other wares along the town's vibrant roadside. Nearby you'll find rainforest fruit and cacao farms and wide-open beaches. If you're looking to chill a little, party a little and eat a little, you've come to the right place.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Costa Rica, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Costa Rica.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Puerto Viejo $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Puerto Viejo is $189. 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 Viejo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Puerto Viejo $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Puerto Viejo $158
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Puerto Viejo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Puerto Viejo? 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 Puerto Viejo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Puerto Viejo $42
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $24
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $48
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $48
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars: $170
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $181
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van: $235
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Puerto Viejo?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Viejo 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 $16Puerto Viejo $65
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.
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Puerto Viejo $88
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo: $143
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 1 Day Private Tour from Hurghada to Cairo: $216
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1.5-Hour Quad Bike Tour Around the Giza Pyramids from Cairo: $70
Tours and Activities in Puerto Viejo
For Puerto Viejo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kayaking Tour in Gandoca Lagoon throug mangrove forest: $50
- Chocolate Experience by Bribri Indigenous Culture: $68
- Night Adventure in the Wild Talamanca: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Puerto Viejo $15
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
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Puerto Viejo, we can see that Puerto Viejo 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 Viejo is in Central 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 Viejo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Viejo 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 Viejo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Puerto Viejo?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Viejo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Puerto Viejo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Puerto Viejo throughout the year.
Also, September to October in Puerto Viejo is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Puerto Viejo. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Viejo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Puerto Viejo receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Puerto Viejo. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Viejo receives 124 hours of full sun.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Puerto Viejo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Puerto Viejo fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Puerto Viejo 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Viejo in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Viejo and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Puerto Viejo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Puerto Viejo is September to October. The rainy season in Puerto Viejo is November to January. It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Viejo. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Puerto Viejo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Viejo receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Viejo during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Viejo receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Cairo is cooler than Puerto Viejo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Puerto Viejo fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Puerto Viejo 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Viejo in the Winter?
Both Puerto Viejo and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Puerto Viejo year-round.
November to January is the rainy season in Puerto Viejo. Puerto Viejo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Viejo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Viejo receives 319 mm (12.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Puerto Viejo. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Viejo receives 159 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Cairo is much colder than Puerto Viejo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Viejo averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Puerto Viejo 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Puerto Viejo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Puerto Viejo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Puerto Viejo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Puerto Viejo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Puerto Viejo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Viejo receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Viejo during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Viejo receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally cooler than Puerto Viejo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Puerto Viejo fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Puerto Viejo 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Viejo and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 319 mm (12.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 193 mm (7.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 276 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 367 mm (14.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 402 mm (15.8 in) |
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