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 $33Seattle $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, 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 $11Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Seattle $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 $3.80Seattle $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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival to any hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels within Cairo and Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo &Giza : $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo Center : $11
- Private Pickup transfer from Marriott Mena House, Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pickup transfer from Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Royal: $12
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo 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:
- Private Transfer from Seattle Airport SEA to Smith Cove Terminal: $38
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport private transfer. Pick up: $47
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Luxury SUV: $130
- Chauffeur Transfer Services: $120
- Departure Private Transfer: Seattle to Seattle Airport SEA in Luxury Car: $159
- From Seattle Airport - Transfer to Hotel & Homes: $265
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $265
- 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 91 to Airport : $28
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 $18Seattle $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.
- 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
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.
- Meet Me at the Market Food Tour: $44
- Meet Me at the Market Food Tour: $44
- Seattle Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour: $71
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market: $72
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $73
- Traditional Japanese Ramen Cooking Class in Seattle: $75
- Japanese Ramen Cooking Class With Local Chef: $75
- Street Food Tour of South Lake Union- Area of Amazon Spheres : $77
- Festive Flavors of Pike Place Market Holiday Food Tour: $110
- Pike Place Market Gourmet Food Tour: $115
- Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal): $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Seattle $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$0.84
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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:
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $1.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid With lunch: $2.50
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour to Pyramids with Professional Photographer : $5.00
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx and Lunch : $5.00
- Vip Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, and Lunch : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Experience Mining For Genuine Montana Sapphires in Seattle: $5.00
- Seattle Downtown Quest: Self-Guided History Adventure: $7.16
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Seattle by Crazy Dash: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Everett by Operation City Quest: $10
- Seattle Audio Tour on Capital Hill Adventure: $15
- Seattle Kraken Ice Hockey Game Ticket: $19
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Skip the Line: Daily Admission at Woodland Park Zoo Ticket: $20
- Seattle City Walking Tour: Along the Waterfront: $22
- Seattle Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Smith Tower Observatory Access Ticket: $25
- Sky View Observatory at the Columbia Center Admission Tickets : $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Seattle $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: $70
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Woodinville's Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Diverse Wine Tasting Experience with Bites: $75
- Woodinville Guided Wine Tour with Optional Tastings: $109
- Hollywood Artisan Wine Tasting Experience: $249
- All-inclusive Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience: $249
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $344
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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