Which place is cheaper, Srinagar 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 Srinagar?
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 Srinagar 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 Srinagar?
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.
Srinagar
Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $31Srinagar $26
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $31, while the average daily cost in Srinagar is $26. 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 Srinagar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Srinagar $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Srinagar $26
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Srinagar
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Srinagar? 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 Srinagar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.55Srinagar $2.24
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:
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $180
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Private Transfers & Hotel Stay: $295
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $33
- Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $75
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $14
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $217
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Srinagar?
Prices for flights to both Srinagar 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 $17Srinagar $7.82
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
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.65
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- Romantic Nile Dinner Cruise Experience: $8.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.51Srinagar $8.96
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$0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.06
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $4.00
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $4.39
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Licensed Egyptian Guide: $5.00
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $5.00
- FREE LUNCH – VIP Giza Pyramids & ATV All-Inclusive Tour: $5.00
- Vip pyramids sphinx tour &inside Queen pyramid: $5.00
- Private shopping tours from Cairo/Giza hotel with expert guide: $5.00
- VIP tour Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, sphinx & felucca Boat: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sonamarg Day Tour to Meadows Glaciers Rivers and Valleys: $31
- Pahalgam & Aru Valley Tour with Saffron & Apple Farms ex Srinagar: $54
- Srinagar Splendors: A Private City Tour: $58
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $63
- Private Custom Tour: Gulmarg local Sightseeing with guide: $104
- Private Custom Tour: Pahalgam sightseeing with guide: $104
- Private Custom Excursion Tour to Pahalgam from Srinagar with Guide: $124
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day private tour of Srinagar for Kashmir experience: $155
- A Private Guided Walking Tour Of Old Srinagar With Lunch: $159
- Beautiful Gulmarg Private Tour from Srinagar: $180
- 3 Days Kashmir Houseboat Tour in Srinagar: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.38Srinagar $2.24
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Srinagar, we can see that Cairo is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Srinagar 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 Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar 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 Cairo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cairo than you might in Srinagar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Srinagar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Srinagar?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Srinagar, 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.
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.