Which place is cheaper, Rotterdam or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam?
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.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and has the largest port in Europe. It's famously known as a city of architecture. In a few square kilometers of the city center you can get a complete overview of twentieth century architecture within Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. Nearly half of the city's population is not native to the Netherlands or have at least one parent from outside the country. Muslim's make up a significant portion of the population. Other area's represented include Cape Verde and the Dutch Antilles.
There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integral part of the city design.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best River Cruises from Amsterdam, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Rotterdam $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Rotterdam is $162. 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 Rotterdam in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Rotterdam $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Rotterdam $164
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Rotterdam
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Rotterdam $28
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- Cairo : Marvel the Camping in the White & Black Deserts & Cairo Private Transfer: $250
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rotterdam
Also for Rotterdam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport(AMS) to Rotterdam- Round-Trip Transfer: $131
- Private Direct Transfer from Rotterdam to Amsterdam: $170
- Private Minivan Transfer from Rotterdam: $295
- Private Minivan Transfer from Rotterdam : $274
- Private Rotterdam Cruise Port Departure Transfer to AMS Schiphol Airport : $164
- Private Rotterdam Cruise Port Departure Transfer to Amsterdam: $170
- Private Transfer From Rotterdam to Amsterdam, With a 2 Hour Stop: $241
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to IJmuiden Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $208
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Cruise Port to Amsterdam hotels: $98
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Cruise Port to Rotterdam hotels: $38
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Cruise Port to Rotterdam hotels: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Rotterdam?
Prices for flights to both Rotterdam 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 $4.70Rotterdam $58
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.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rotterdam
For Rotterdam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-Guided Rotterdam BiteMe Food Tour: $43
- 4-Hour Food Tour - Self-guided: $48
- Guided Food Tour: $80
- Guided Walking Food Tour: $85
- Biking Rotterdam Food Tour with Local Guide: $86
- Walking Rotterdam Food Tour: $86
- WALKING DINNER ROTTERDAM | 3 courses + 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
- Food Tour by Bike: $91
- Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam: $120
- Rotterdam Walking Dutch Food Tour: $153
- Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings: $161
- Private Multicultural Bike Food Tour: $274
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Rotterdam $34
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$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Rotterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rotterdam.
- Hightlights City Centre Walking Tour: $1.08
- 2 hour Guided Walking Tour Rotterdam: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rotterdam Spanish Tour 2 Hours: $3.27
- Rotterdam Walking Tour in 2 Hours : $3.27
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Rotterdam Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.00
- Breda: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Dordrecht: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.31
- Rotterdam Walking Audio Tour on Your Phone (ENG): $7.65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Rotterdam $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Rotterdam
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rotterdam:
- Beer Brewery Noordt Tastings with Optional Tour: $8.07
- Heineken Building former brewery | Guided Tour: $8.07
- Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Rotterdam, we can see that Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Rotterdam?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Rotterdam. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam?
Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam in the Summer?
Both Rotterdam 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Rotterdam for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Rotterdam. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Rotterdam fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Rotterdam, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Rotterdam. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rotterdam receives 202 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Rotterdam. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Rotterdam receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Rotterdam 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Rotterdam in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Rotterdam. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Rotterdam in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cairo is much warmer than Rotterdam in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Rotterdam fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Rotterdam during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Rotterdam receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Rotterdam. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Rotterdam receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Rotterdam 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Rotterdam in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Rotterdam. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Rotterdam for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Rotterdam can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Rotterdam. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Rotterdam averages at about 2°C (36°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Rotterdam. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rotterdam receives 47 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Rotterdam. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Rotterdam receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Rotterdam 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Rotterdam in the Spring?
Both Rotterdam and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Rotterdam because of the activities around the city.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Rotterdam. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Rotterdam fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Rotterdam during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Rotterdam receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Rotterdam. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Rotterdam receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Rotterdam 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Rotterdam and Cairo
| Cairo | Rotterdam | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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