Which place is cheaper, Saint-Tropez or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Saint-Tropez?
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-Tropez 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-Tropez?
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-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a town in southern France west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region. Saint-Tropez is located on the French Riviera. It was a military stronghold and a fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century. It was the first town on this coast to be liberated during World War II (as part of Operation Dragoon). After the war, it became an internationally known seaside resort, renowned principally because of the influx of artists of the French New Wave in cinema and the Ye-ye movement in music. It later became a resort for the European and American holiday and a goal for tourists in search of a little Provencal authenticity and an occasional celebrity sighting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Saint-Tropez $159
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Saint-Tropez is $159. 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-Tropez in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Saint-Tropez $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Saint-Tropez $186
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Saint-Tropez
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Saint-Tropez? 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-Tropez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Saint-Tropez $37
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint-Tropez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint-Tropez:
- Private Direct Transfer From Saint Tropez to Marseille: $184
- Private Direct Transfer From Saint Tropez to Nice: $268
- Private Transfer From Saint Tropez To Nice, 2 Hour Stop in Cannes: $290
- Private Transfer from Nice to St Tropez: $305
- Private Transfer from Nice to St Tropez: $310
- Private transfer from St Tropez to Nice: $305
- Private transfer from St Tropez to Nice: $321
- Santorini Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Santorini: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Saint-Tropez?
Prices for flights to both Saint-Tropez 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 $4.75Saint-Tropez $41
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint-Tropez
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint-Tropez.
- Saint Tropez : Food tour and highlights: $118
- Saint Tropez unical food tour !: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Saint-Tropez $28
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Saint-Tropez
Here are a few actual costs in Saint-Tropez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guided walking tour of Saint Tropez: $26
- Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve: $41
- FREJUS - ACTIVITY and ADVENTURE in Survival Techniques KATALANTA: $49
- Saint Tropez: Half-Day Coastline Catamaran Sailing Tour: $59
- Ramatuelle: Tracks & Tasting Winery Tour by Mountain E-Bike: $80
- Saint Tropez : Netflix Emily in Paris Tour: $102
- From BB to Emily in Paris: the beauties' tour of Saint Tropez: $104
- Saint Tropez : Private Walking tour with a Tropezienne guide: $128
- St Tropez and Port Grimaud Full Day Sightseeing Tour: $131
- From Cannes: St Tropez & Port Grimaud Sightseeing Tour: $134
- From Nice: St Tropez & Port Grimaud Full Day Tour: $134
- Saint Tropez : tour and sweet tasting: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Saint-Tropez $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint-Tropez
Also in Saint-Tropez, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Horse riding in the vineyards of Grimaud + wine tasting: $86
- Horse back riding + wine tasting in Ramatuelle: $95
- Small group wine tour from Saint-Tropez: $117
- Provence Day, Saint Tropez Grimaud village Wine tasting: $118
- Small group wine tour in the vineyards of the Gulf of St-Tropez: $119
- Private 1/2 day wine tour St-Tropez: $141
- Private wine tour in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: $250
- Vintage wine tour in Saint-Tropez: $631
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Saint-Tropez, we can see that Saint-Tropez 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-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint-Tropez 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-Tropez Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Saint-Tropez?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1300 times larger than the population of Saint-Tropez. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Saint-Tropez, 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-Tropez?
Saint-Tropez 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 Saint-Tropez in the Summer?
Both Saint-Tropez and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Saint-Tropez in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Saint-Tropez. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint-Tropez averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint-Tropez. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Saint-Tropez during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Saint-Tropez receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint-Tropez. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint-Tropez receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Saint-Tropez 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint-Tropez in the Autumn?
Both Saint-Tropez 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. Also, most visitors come to Saint-Tropez for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Saint-Tropez. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint-Tropez fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Saint-Tropez, 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-Tropez. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint-Tropez receives 205 hours of full sun.
Saint-Tropez gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Saint-Tropez. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Saint-Tropez receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Saint-Tropez 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint-Tropez in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Saint-Tropez. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Saint-Tropez because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Cairo is much warmer than Saint-Tropez in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Saint-Tropez fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Saint-Tropez during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Saint-Tropez receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saint-Tropez. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saint-Tropez receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Saint-Tropez 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saint-Tropez in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Saint-Tropez. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Saint-Tropez this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Saint-Tropez. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Saint-Tropez averages at about 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint-Tropez. 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-Tropez. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint-Tropez receives 245 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Saint-Tropez. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Saint-Tropez receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Saint-Tropez 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Saint-Tropez and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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