Which place is cheaper, Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
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 Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
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.
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is in the far south of Chile and has a long history of maritime commerce, oil extraction, and sheep farming. It's the most populated city on the Strait of Magellan and has all the facilities you might need as a traveler, including banks, markets, drugstores and equipment shops. With a population of about 130,000, the city is a comfortable place to spend time. It serves as a base for Antarctic expeditions, although many expeditions also start in Ushuaia, Argentina, and Christchurch New Zealand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Punta Arenas $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Punta Arenas is $79. 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 Punta Arenas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Punta Arenas $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Punta Arenas $64
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Punta Arenas
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Punta Arenas? 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 Punta Arenas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Punta Arenas $1.80
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta Arenas
Also for Punta Arenas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Oneway Private Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to Punta Arenas: $37
- Transfer Airport Punta Arenas : $30
- Transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Punta Arenas?
Prices for flights to both Punta Arenas 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 $18Punta Arenas $36
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
Typical Food Prices in Punta Arenas
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Punta Arenas:
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Donut$1.05
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Dinner$25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Punta Arenas $6.44
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:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $39
Tours and Activities in Punta Arenas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta Arenas.
- Fort Bulnes Historical Tour: $39
- City Tour: $60
- City Tour Shore Excursion for Cruisers: $60
- Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion: $60
- Cruises Shore Excursions : City tour Cruises Regular: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers: $70
- Bike Tour in Punta Arenas, 100% local tour.: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas: $80
- Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour: $88
- Monte Tarn Trekking Tour with Guide: $129
- Torres Del Paine and Milodon Cave Full Day Tour: $135
- King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Punta Arenas $4.86
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Punta Arenas
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Punta Arenas:
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Alcohol$7.33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Punta Arenas, we can see that Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Punta Arenas?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Punta Arenas. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas in the Summer?
Both Punta Arenas and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Punta Arenasin January. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Punta Arenas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Punta Arenasin January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Punta Arenas receives 208 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Punta Arenasin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Punta Arenas 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Punta Arenas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Punta Arenas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is much warmer than Punta Arenas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 7°C (44°F)in April.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Punta Arenas during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Punta Arenas receives 119 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Punta Arenasin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Punta Arenas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Punta Arenas. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Punta Arenas can be very cold. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Punta Arenas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Punta Arenas averages at about 1°C (35°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Punta Arenasin July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Punta Arenas receives 70 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Punta Arenasin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Punta Arenas 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Punta Arenas in the Spring?
Both Punta Arenas and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Punta Arenasin October. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Punta Arenas during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Punta Arenas receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Punta Arenasin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Punta Arenas and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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