Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
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 Roatan 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $29Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $29, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.74Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Roatan? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.28Roatan $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.07
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Taxi Ride$0.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private arrival transfer to Giza and Cairo hotels from Cairo airport: $5.77
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel at Cairo or Giza: $6.00
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $8.80
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Private Airport or City Transfer to Cairo and Giza hotels: $8.82
- Cairo Airport (CAI) Private Transfer From or To All Cairo Hotells: $9.11
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel in Cairo& Giza: $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfer to City Center: $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $105
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Mayan Eden Eco Park, Chocolate Factory & Transfer: $59
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $79
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $15Roatan $15
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
- 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
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.00
- Cairo (Dance, Sing and Eat ) Nile Dinner Cruise Show &Open Buffet: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $7.85Roatan $25
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$0.73
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.59
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, kingTut: $2.50
- Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, grand Egyptian Museum, kingTut: $3.50
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Private Half-Day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Camel Ride: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $4.60
- Cairo Shopping Tour from Cairo airport or Cairo Giza hotel: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Vip pyramids sphinx tour &inside Queen pyramid: $5.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $36
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $45
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Private Roatan Shopping Tour with Local Guide: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- Roatan VIP island tour in Honduras: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
- Roatan global Tours in Roatan Island Honduras: $45
- Private Roatan Sightseeing Tour: $49
- Roatan Private island tour In Honduras: $50
- Roatan : Private Customizeble Tour with Driver & Guide: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.28Roatan $6.49
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: $108
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Roatan, we can see that Roatan 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 Roatan 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 Roatan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Roatan 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 Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Roatan?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1030 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Roatan, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.