Which place is cheaper, Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
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.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Stockholm $227
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $227. 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 Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Stockholm $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Stockholm $224
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Stockholm
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Stockholm $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 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 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: $200
- 2 Days Tours package Include airport transfers (Cairo & Alexandria): $208
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
- 2-Days Trips in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $137
- 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Arlanda Airport 1-7 Passengers: $233
- Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers: $212
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Business Car: $145
- Arlanda Airport (ARN): Train Transfer to/from Stockholm: $25
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Luxury Van: $145
- Economy Transfer from Stockholm City To Arlanda Airport: $190
- First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Arlanda Airport to Stockholm City: $295
- First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Arlanda Airport: $295
- First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport: $233
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $201
- Private Transfer from Nynashamn Cruise Port to Stockholm Hotels: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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 $16Stockholm $73
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
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Food Tour: $119
- Stockholm Food Tour: $120
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $136
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $157
- Wild Food Foraging & Fire Cooking Course Stockholm 3-Course Lunch: $164
- Midnight Sun Hike & Campfire Wild Dinner i- Tyresta National Park: $197
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Stockholm $29
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:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Reveal Your Eye Experience at the Iris Galerie: $1.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.54
- Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.54
- From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.91
- Stockholm Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.47
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.47
- Myths, Murders, and Monarchy: Stockholm Self-Guided Tour: $6.99
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.02
- Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.09
- Stockholm Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h20 and 25 reviews: $7.11
- History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Stockholm $30
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 Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access: $27
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Wine tasting in Old Town Stockholm: $55
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Stockholm?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Stockholm, 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 Stockholm?
Stockholm 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 Stockholm in the Summer?
Both Stockholm and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Stockholm. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Stockholm averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Stockholm. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Stockholm during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Stockholm. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Stockholm 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Stockholm in the Autumn?
Both Stockholm and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Stockholm for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Stockholm. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 99 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Stockholm. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Stockholm 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Stockholm in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Stockholm. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Stockholm in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Stockholm can get quite cold in the winter. Cairo is much warmer than Stockholm in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Stockholm fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Stockholm during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Stockholm. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Stockholm -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Stockholm in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Stockholm. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Stockholm. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Stockholm averages at about 5°C (41°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Stockholm. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 185 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Stockholm. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Stockholm 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Stockholm and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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