Which place is cheaper, Saint John's 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's?
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's 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's?
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's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Antigua and Barbuda, and The Best Adventure Tours to Antigua and Barbuda.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $31Saint John's $272
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $272. 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's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Saint John's? 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 John's Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.55Saint John's $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 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: $80
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $180
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Airport transfers too Jolly Beach: $64
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer: $109
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Antigua Private Airport Transfer (ANU) Round-Trip to All Resorts: $80
- Antigua Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $49
- Antigua island to Antigua Airport(ANU)-Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $276
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer - 8:15am): $89
- Discover the Best of Antigua Sightseeing Tour - Eagle Transfers: $125
- JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 $17Saint John's $117
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
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $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
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.65
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Local Antigua Rum and Food Tour: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.51Saint John's $103
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.06
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $4.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Budget-Friendly Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $4.39
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- Half-Day Tour Giza Pyramids&Sphinx Tour With Great Photographer: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $5.00
- Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramid,Sphinx ,inside pyramid,Camel,lunch: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb: $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Falmouth Ocean Club Dance Class Experience: $12
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience: $66
- Half Day Historical Tour in Antigua with Beach: $67
- Antigua National Parks Experience: $75
- Explore Antigua and Barbuda with local guide island tour: $80
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- SoCoHo Eco Kayak and Snorkel Tour: $88
- Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua: $90
- Clear Kayak Tour in Mangrove Antigua: $90
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $94
- Experience Antigua ( 2 persons and above only ): $104
- Seaport Beach Island Tours and Airport Shuttle Service in Antigua: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.38Saint John's $18
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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's 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's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Saint John's?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 320 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
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's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's 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's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Saint John's. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's 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's year-round.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Saint John's. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint John's during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cairo is much colder than Saint John's in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Saint John's. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Saint John's. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Saint John's. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Saint John's averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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