Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 $9.27Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Saint 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Saint 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$0.31
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
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $10
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
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:
- 3-Hours Stingray City - Transfer, Spanish-Italian Guide Included: $155
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Airport Transfers to Antigua Hotels/Resorts: $170
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $156
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $255
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $85
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 $4.70Saint John's $68
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 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
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Saint 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$0.84
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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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
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:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Saint John's $18
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
| Cairo | Saint John's | |||
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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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