Which place is cheaper, Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise?
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 Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise?
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.
Surfers Paradise
A tourist mecca, Surfers Paradise is one of the most popular travel destinations along Australia's famed Gold Coast. The beach stretches for miles and there is an endless supply of almost constant parties. You'll find high rise apartments lined up along the shore and plenty of shopping areas, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. Travelers from around the world visit the area, and it's a right of passage for Australia's teens to vacation in or near Surfers Paradise. For many travelers, Surfers Paradise comes across as little more than a mass marketed, over commercialized, party destination, but for others it is a vacation dream. Prices are highly inflated so you have to keep your whits about you to avoid being ripped off. Surfers Paradise is a destination of extremes and it conjures up extreme emotions in many travelers, be it positive or negative.
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 Australia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Surfers Paradise $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Surfers Paradise is $132. 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 Surfers Paradise in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Surfers Paradise $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Surfers Paradise $142
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Surfers Paradise
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Surfers Paradise? 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 Surfers Paradise Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Surfers Paradise $12
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
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $95
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- cairo to siwa transfers service - safe ,comfortable easy rides: $120
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $24
- VIP Private Cairo Airport Transfer To Or From Cairo , Giza Hotels: $12
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $7.00
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport: $39
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer: Mercedes E-Class Meet & Greet: $50
- VIP Ain Sokhna Red Sea Day Trip from Cairo with Private Transfer: $90
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Surfers Paradise
Also for Surfers Paradise, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only): $82
- Gold Coast Theme Parks: Shared Hotel Transfers: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Surfers Paradise?
Prices for flights to both Surfers Paradise 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 $16Surfers Paradise $48
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.
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.40
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Surfers Paradise
For Surfers Paradise, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $85
- Romantic Birthday Dinner Cruise for Two on a Private Gondola: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Surfers Paradise $25
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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Private Half-Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids Saqqara and Memphis: $25
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 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
- 1 Night 2 Days Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour in Cairo: $225
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1-Hour Quad Bike Tour Around the Giza Pyramids: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Surfers Paradise
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Surfers Paradise's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Surf Lesson$84
Tours and Activities in Surfers Paradise
For Surfers Paradise, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Surfers Paradise - 2 Hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise: $21
- Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise: $21
- Gold Coast Afternoon River Cruise: $21
- Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise: $28
- Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises: $28
- HOTA: Gold Coast Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass: $28
- Sandbox Virtual Reality Experience - Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast: $32
- Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass: $32
- Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure: $35
- Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour: $38
- Gold Coast: 360-Degree High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure: $39
- Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Surfers Paradise $12
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
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $109
Sample the Local Flavors in Surfers Paradise
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Surfers Paradise:
- Tamborine Mountain Food & Wine Tour from the Gold Coast: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Surfers Paradise, we can see that Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise is in Pacific, 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 Surfers Paradise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Surfers Paradise?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Surfers Paradise. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Surfers Paradise, 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 Surfers Paradise?
Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Surfers Paradise. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Surfers Paradise because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Surfers Paradisein January. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Surfers Paradise fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Surfers Paradise. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Surfers Paradisein January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Surfers Paradise receives 256 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Surfers Paradise. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Surfers Paradisein January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Surfers Paradise receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Surfers Paradise 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Surfers Paradise in the Autumn?
Both Surfers Paradise 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, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Surfers Paradise this time of year.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Surfers Paradise in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Surfers Paradise fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Surfers Paradise. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Surfers Paradise during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Surfers Paradise receives 214 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Surfers Paradise. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Surfers Paradisein April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Surfers Paradise receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Surfers Paradise 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Surfers Paradise in the Winter?
Both Surfers Paradise 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Surfers Paradise for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is around the same temperature as Surfers Paradise. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Surfers Paradise averages at about 15°C (59°F)in July.
In Surfers Paradise, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Surfers Paradisein July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Surfers Paradise receives 226 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Surfers Paradisein July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Surfers Paradise receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Surfers Paradise 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Surfers Paradise in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Surfers Paradise. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Surfers Paradise in the spring for the beaches.
In April, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Surfers Paradisein October. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Surfers Paradise fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Surfers Paradise this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Surfers Paradise during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Surfers Paradise receives 259 hours of full sun in the spring.
Surfers Paradise receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Surfers Paradisein October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Surfers Paradise receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Surfers Paradise 21°C (69°F)
Typical Weather for Surfers Paradise and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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