Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Tallinn $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $141. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Tallinn $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Tallinn $110
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Tallinn $14
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:
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza: $35
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $20
- Welcome to Private Airport Pickup & Transfer: $30
- Visit Mall of Egypt with Hotel Transfer: $47
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $12
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer From Cairo Airport: $20
- 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
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Transfer from Cairo, Giza or Cairo airport to Ain Sokhna: $60
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $102
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,902
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $134
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $88
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $16Tallinn $72
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
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.94
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Dessert$1.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $140
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Tallinn $6.55
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:
- "Private Half-Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids Saqqara and Memphis: $25
- "The Great Pyramids & Grand Museum: Luxury Private Day Tour": $60
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids , Museum and Khan Elkhalili: $217
- 1 Day Private Tour from Hurghada to Cairo: $218
- 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 ATV Quad Bike Private Tour around Giza Pyramids: $38
- 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 Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- PoCo Pop Art Museum Ticket: $21
- Tallinn TV Tower Ticket: $22
- Christmas walking tour Tallinn Christmas market: $23
- PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Tallinn $17
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 Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $117
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Tallinn, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Tallinn?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Tallinn. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Tallinn averages at about 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tallinn. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Tallinn. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tallinn in the Autumn?
Both Tallinn 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 shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tallinn in the Winter?
Both Tallinn 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 Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. Cairo is much warmer than Tallinn in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Tallinn. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tallinn in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Tallinn averages at about 4°C (39°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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