Which place is cheaper, Saint John 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 John?
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 John 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 John?
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 John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
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
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Saint John $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 John in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Saint John $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Saint John
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Saint John? 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 $3.80Saint John $49
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:
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $13
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $50
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer : $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $60
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Saint John?
Prices for flights to both Saint John 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 John $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Saint John $23
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 John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Saint John $44
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Saint John, we can see that Saint John 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 John 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 John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John 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 John Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Saint John?
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 John in the Summer?
Both Saint John and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint John. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Saint John in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Saint John fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Saint John 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint John in the Autumn?
Both Saint John and Cairo during the autumn 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 John year-round.
Saint John gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Saint John. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Saint John. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint John averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Saint John 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint John in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Saint John. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint John. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Saint John. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Saint John 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint John in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Saint John. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Saint John. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Cairo is cooler than Saint John in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Saint John fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Saint John 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John 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) |
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.