Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Cairo Prices
Egypt PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Saint Croix $35
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:
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival to any hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer : $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels within Cairo and Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo &Giza : $10
- Private Transfer: From/To Cairo International Airport Cairo Giza: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $11
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Departure Airport Transfer from Cairo or Giza to Cairo Airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $18Saint Croix $97
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Saint Croix $58
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 Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Saint Croix $27
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Saint Croix?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Saint Croix. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Cairo is much colder than Saint Croix in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Cairo during the spring 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 Saint Croix year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Saint Croix. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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