Which place is cheaper, Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
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 Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Suzhou $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $133. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Suzhou $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Suzhou $82
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Suzhou? 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 Suzhou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.62Suzhou $61
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$0.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private Airport or City Transfer to Cairo and Giza hotels: $5.44
- Private Cairo Airport Transfers & Limousine to Anywhere in Cairo or vice versa: $10
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels in Cairo: $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- Private Transfer: From/To Cairo International Airport Cairo Giza: $10
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $11
- Grand museum Tour with Egyptologist, Lunch & Private Transfers: $11
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $11
- Effortless Cairo Airport and Sphinx Airport Transfers: $12
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town: $144
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
- Private Departure Transfer to Suzhou Train Station from City Hotel: $44
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Transfer to Hangzhou City from Suzhou: $113
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport - Suzhou Chauffeur Service,Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town: $90
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town: $81
- Shanghai Pudong Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $17Suzhou $60
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 Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $9.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $58
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.65Suzhou $9.94
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$0.80
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.16
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
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Day Tour: $4.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Private Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids Tour: $4.50
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride: $4.90
- Top : 5 Hours Day Tour Pyramid Sakkara Pyramid Memphis City: $5.00
- VIP Private Tour Giza Pyramid camel ride and inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $5.00
- Female Guided Tour for Pyramids, Bazaar and Museum Tour: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Suzhou Canglang Pavilion Admission Ticket: $7.00
- Suzhou Tiger Hill Admission Ticket: $15
- Suzhou Lingering Garden Admission Ticket: $15
- Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking: $18
- Huqiu Adult Tickets without Time Slots: $20
- Suzhou:Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket for Adult: $22
- Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour: $58
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $65
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options: $72
- Shantang Street Shared Suzhou Walking Tour: $80
- Zen Culture and Garden Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.41Suzhou $6.82
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou 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 Suzhou 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 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Suzhou?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Suzhou. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Suzhou this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 232 hours of full sun in the summer.
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Suzhou. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 162 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Suzhou. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Suzhou in the Winter?
Both Suzhou and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Suzhou can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou 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.
Cairo is a little warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 153 hours of full sun.
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Suzhou. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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