Which place is cheaper, Split 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 Split?
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 Split 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 Split?
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.
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Split $228
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Split is $228. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Split $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Split $196
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Split
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Split? 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 Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Split $27
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $55
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $20
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $30
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $14
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $19
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- VIP Ain Sokhna Red Sea Day Trip from Cairo with Private Transfer: $90
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- Transfer within Cairo from Cairo Airport (Private): $35
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor city by private Cars: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- **Private Door to Door Airport Split Transfer up to 15 People**: $70
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $39
- Airport Private Transfer to Split: $39
- Airport Transfer from Split: $45
- Airport Transfer to Split: $45
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Split City to Split Airport SPU: $62
- Cetina River Rafting Tour with Transfer from Split: $76
- Cruise Port of Split to Split Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Direct Transfer In Private Car From Split To Dubrovnik: $258
- Ferry Transfers Between Split and Korčula: $47
- From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer: $93
- From Split or Trogir: Cetina River Rafting with Transfer: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 $16Split $108
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: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Omiš: Sunset Boat Trip to Pučišća Brač island with Dinner: $59
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $103
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $141
- Private VIP Split Food Tour with Seafood, Wine and Local Bites: $183
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $206
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $207
- Cooking class on island Brac: $258
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Split $13
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $160
- "The Great Pyramids & Grand Museum: Luxury Private Day Tour": $60
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Private Tour Around Giza Pyramids: $30
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.63
- Split self guided walking tour through history: $5.92
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $5.92
- Split Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 17 audio reviews: $6.93
- Discover Split Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Split Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $12
- TOP Split : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Entry Ticket to Selfie Experience Museum: $13
- Klis Fortress Sunset Tour & Game of Thrones Views: $13
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Hajduk Poljud Stadium Tour with Trophy Room Entry: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Split $21
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 Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $64
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Split?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Split, 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 Split?
Split 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 Split in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Split. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Split. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Split averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Split. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 345 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Split. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Split 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Split in the Autumn?
Both Split and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Split in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Split fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Split. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Split during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Split. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Split 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Split in the Winter?
Both Split and Cairo during the winter 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 Split for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Cairo is much warmer than Split in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Split fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Split. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Split receives 128 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Split. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Split 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Split in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Split. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Split because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Split. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Split averages at about 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Split during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Split receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Split. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Split 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Split and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.