Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 Tangier?
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 Tangier 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 Tangier?
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.
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $32Tangier $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $32, while the average daily cost in Tangier is $81. 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 Tangier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Tangier $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Tangier $50
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Tangier
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Tangier? 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 Tangier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.64Tangier $25
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Luxor By Bus: $295
- Private Transfer From Giza To Soma Bay: $293
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $282
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Ain Sokhna Cruise Port: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Fez to Marrakech: Enjoy a Private Transfer for a Smooth Journey": $213
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City: $29
- Casablanca: Beach Horseback Riding with Hotel Transfers: $46
- Chefchaouen Day Trip from Tangier | Shared Round-Trip Transfer: $42
- Direct Transfers from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $57
- Ferry Transfers Between Tarifa and Tanger Ville: $67
- First-Class Private Transfer from Tangier to Chefchaouen: $220
- From Chefchaouen: One-Way transfer service to Tangier: $46
- From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $291
- From Transfer to Chefchaouen or Vice Versa: $34
- Luxury Private Transfer from Tangier Airport to Your Hotel - Riad: $22
- Luxury transfer from Tangier to Tamuda bay or vice versa: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Tangier?
Prices for flights to both Tangier 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 $17Tangier $37
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: $2.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tangier Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Souk Secrets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $64
- Tangier Food Tour: Markets, Street Food & Seafood Lunch: $68
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $73
- Tangier Walking Tour & Moroccan Family Cooking Class: $74
- Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
- Cooking and eating with a local family: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $77
- The Food tour of Tangier: $82
- Tangier Food Tour: $83
- Tangier Cooking Class With a Local Family: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.71Tangier $21
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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Cairo Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & GEM Museum”: $160
- "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 Alexandria from Cairo: $246
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $100
- 1 Day Private Tour to Baron, Abdeen, and Manial Palaces in Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 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 Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $6.27
- The Tangier International Zone GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $10
- Hiking Tour from Asilah to Paradise Beach: $17
- Private Tangier Walking Tour: Medina, Kasbah & Hidden Gems: $17
- Authentic Tangier on Foot: Unforgettable Walking Tour: $20
- Quad for an Exciting Adventure in Tangier Mountains: $28
- Private Mountain Bike Tours in Tangier: $29
- Tangier Half-Day Guided City Tour: $30
- Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $31
- Cape Spartel & Hercules Caves 5-Hour Tour with Camel Ride: $33
- 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $34
- Tangier Private Walking Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.42Tangier $11
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 Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier 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 Tangier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Tangier?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Tangier. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Tangier, 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 Tangier?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Tangier in the Summer?
Both Tangier and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Tangier. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tangier. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 346 hours of full sun.
Cairo is a little warmer than Tangier in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Tangier fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Tangier 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tangier in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Tangier. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tangier. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tangier this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Tangier. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Tangier averages at about 20°C (68°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Tangier 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tangier in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Tangier. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Tangier. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Tangier. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Tangier. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tangier receives 169 hours of full sun.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Tangier. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Tangier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Tangier 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tangier in the Spring?
Both Tangier and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tangier. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Tangier receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Tangier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tangier during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Tangier receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
Cairo is a little warmer than Tangier in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Tangier fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Tangier 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Tangier and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
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