Which place is cheaper, Sapporo 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 Sapporo?
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 Sapporo 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 Sapporo?
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.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Sapporo $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $132. 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 Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Sapporo $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Sapporo $130
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Sapporo? 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 Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Sapporo $16
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ain Sokhna Port : $287
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- Private Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to New Chitose Airport: $237
- Private Transfer from Muroran Cruise Port to Sapporo Airport(CTS): $274
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $113
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $132
- New Chitose Airport (CTS) Private Transfer: $284
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo 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 $18Sapporo $54
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.
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Sapporo with Local Host Kanae: $72
- Japanese Cooking Class in the Heart of Sapporo with Sakura: $72
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local: $82
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $97
- Hands-on Japanese Home Cooking Class in Sapporo with Noriko: $108
- Sapporo Night Food Tour: 3 Hidden Restaurants with a Foodie Guide: $218
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Sapporo $17
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:
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $95
- Ancient Wonders Unveiled: Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Adventure: $50
- Antiquities in the Grande Egyptian Museum with Private Tour : $35
- Best Day Tour Visit Giza Pyramids, and Sakkara&Memphis Pyramids : $70
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.33
- Sapporo TV Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- Historical Village of Hokkaido Entry Ticket: $6.76
- JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido: $9.00
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour: $31
- Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets: $43
- Tour of the Historic Red Brick Government Office: $50
- Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins: $55
- Beer Museum Tour with Tasting of Local Brews: $57
- Sapporo Walking Tour: $61
- Authentic Nijo Market Seafood Lunch & History Tour: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Sapporo $8.26
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 Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
- Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery: $174
- 1-Day Tour The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo 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 Sapporo is in Asia, 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 Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo 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 Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Sapporo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Sapporo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Sapporo, 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 Sapporo?
Sapporo 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 Sapporo in the Summer?
Both Sapporo and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sapporo this time of year.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Sapporo. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sapporo receives 179 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Sapporo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Sapporo 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Sapporo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Sapporo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Sapporo for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cairo is much warmer than Sapporo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Sapporo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Sapporo during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Sapporo receives 156 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sapporo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Sapporo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Sapporo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Sapporo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Sapporo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Sapporo in the winter for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Sapporo can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Sapporo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Sapporo averages at about -5°C (24°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Sapporo. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sapporo receives 99 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sapporo. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Sapporo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Sapporo -5°C (24°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Sapporo in the Spring?
Both Sapporo and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Sapporo for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Sapporo during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Sapporo receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Sapporo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Sapporo 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Sapporo and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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