Which place is cheaper, Seattle 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle 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 Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $31Seattle $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $242. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Seattle? 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 Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.53Seattle $30
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:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $7.00
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Private Transfer Between Cairo Airport and Cairo or Giza Hotels: $9.60
- Private Cairo Airport Transfers & Limousine to Anywhere in Cairo or vice versa: $10
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfer To or From Cairo and Giza Hotels: $10
- Private Cairo International or Sphinx Airport Transfer: $10
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Arrival Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle by Business Car: $105
- Departure Private Transfer: Seattle to Seattle Airport SEA in Luxury SUV: $122
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- From One-Way Seaplane Transfer to Vancouver,BC: $389
- From Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer: $145
- One - Way Transfer from Pier 66 to SeaTac international Airport: $27
- One-Way Seattle Airport Transfer Service: $27
- One-Way Transfer: Pier 66 to Airport: $40
- One-Way Transfer: Pier 91 to Airport: $40
- One-Way Transfer: SeaTac Airport to Seattle Piers 66 & 91: $40
- Private Airport Transfer Service to Seattle: $149
- Private Arrival Transfer from Seattle Tacoma Airport SEA: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $16Seattle $88
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
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $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
- Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Plant-Based in Pike Place Food Tour: $50
- Seattle's Sweetest Food Tour: Delicious Donuts, Beignets, & More: $65
- Seattle Holiday Food Tour: Delicious Donuts & Holiday Treats: $70
- Pike Place Market Food Tour with 9+ Tastings: $73
- Seattle : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market: $75
- Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings: $75
- Fun Taco Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Seattle: $75
- Fun Taco Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Seattle: $75
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour: $75
- Japanese Ramen Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- Seattle Buffet Dinner Cruise: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.46Seattle $16
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$0.78
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.02
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $2.50
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $4.50
- Chep Full Day tour Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Camel Ride &Quad Bike: $4.50
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- All-Inclusive Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Inside Pyramid Tour: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- Private 6-Hour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Nile Felucca Tour: $5.00
- Private Tour to Pyramids with Professional Photographer: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Pike Place Market Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- Experience Mining For Genuine Montana Sapphires in SODO, Seattle: $10
- An Epic Audio Tour : Seattle on Capital Hill Adventure: $15
- Car Collection Guided Tour in SODO: $15
- Seattle Gay History Tour Queers Queens and Everything in Between: $20
- Sky View Observatory at the Columbia Center Admission Tickets: $21
- Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket: $23
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $24
- Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket: $25
- Bite-Sized Seattle History & Food by Go West Tours: $26
- Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour: $27
- Columbia Center Sky View Observatory Entry Ticket: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.37Seattle $16
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Astonishing Bar Crawl in Seattle Belltown Bar Blitz: $15
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Small Group Wine Tasting: Explore Diverse Wines and PNW Cuisine: $75
- Fun Pasta Making Class at a Trendy Brewery in Seattle: $75
- Diverse Wine Tasting Experience with Bites: $75
- Pike Place Market Tour with Wine Tasting: $77
- Chauffeured Self Guided Wine Tour in SODO: $102
- Northwest Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese and Chocolate: $109
- Woodinville Guided Wine Tour with Optional Tastings: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour: $120
- Private Wine Tour on Whidbey Island, WA 7hrs: $169
- Hollywood Artisan Wine Tasting Experience: $249
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle is in North America, 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Seattle?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Seattle, 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 Seattle?
Seattle 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 Seattle in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Seattle. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Seattle because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 67°F (19°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seattle this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Seattle. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Seattle 67°F (19°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Seattle in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Seattle. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Seattle this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Seattle in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Seattle fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 143 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Seattle. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Seattle 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Seattle in the Winter?
Both Seattle and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Seattle for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Seattle. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Seattle averages at about 42°F (5°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seattle. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Seattle. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 5.4 inches (136 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Seattle 42°F (5°C)
Should I visit Cairo or Seattle in the Spring?
Both Seattle and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Seattle in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
In Seattle, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 212 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Seattle. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Seattle 51°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Seattle and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
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