Which place is cheaper, Taormina or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Taormina?
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 Taormina 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 Taormina?
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.
Taormina
A quaint hillside town on the eastern side of Sicily, Taormina is arguably one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island. It's peak season is the months of July and August when Italian and European tourists alike flock to the beaches. During this time it can be crowded and hot, but if you visit during the spring or fall months you might find the crowds slightly less and the weather more comfortable. The town is popular with package tours, which stay at the beach resorts around Giardini Naxos to the south or Letojanni to the north.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Taormina $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Taormina is $116. 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 Taormina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Taormina $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Taormina $150
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Taormina
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Taormina? 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 Taormina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Taormina $4.59
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$0.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- From Private Day Trip to Luxor w/ Transfer & Flights: $659
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Full-Day Private Trip to Fayoum from Cairo, with Transfer: $286
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $275
- Private Transfer from El Cairo (CAI) Airport to Hurghada: $264
- Private 3 Days in Giza Cairo and Alexandria including Free airport transfers: $250
- Cairo To El Gouna Private Transfer: $248
- Overnight camping White Desert (Baharaya Oasis) & Cairo Private Transfers: $240
- Day Trip to Luxor East and West Bank from Cairo with private airport transfer and lunch included: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taormina
Also for Taormina, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sicily Catania Airport: Bus Transfer to and from Taormina: $7.49
- Roundtrip Transfer from Messina: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Taormina?
Prices for flights to both Taormina 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 $4.75Taormina $35
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.
- Cairo/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Taormina $12
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$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Tours and Activities in Taormina
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Taormina.
- From Catania: Guided Tour of Mount Etna and Taormina: $57
- From Catania: Guided Tour of Taormina and Castelmola: $106
- Tour di Taormina, Savoca e Forza D' Agro': $139
- Tour Messina Taormina Castelmola: $150
- Taormina private tour: $160
- Sicily: Best of Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour: $213
- Taormina. Highlights Tour with Isolabella and Castelmola: $267
- Taormina & Castelmola: Shore tour from Messina cruise port: $428
- Taormina Walking Tour & Ancient theather Private or shared: $588
- 5 Hours Private Tour of Taormina from Messina: $606
- Tour da Messina a Taormina, Castelmola, Isola Bella: $695
- From Catania or Agrigento and Piazza Armerina Tour: $743
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Taormina $9.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Taormina
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taormina:
- Mt Etna Private guided walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- Catania: Mt. Etna Private Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Taormina, we can see that Taormina 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 Taormina 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 Taormina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Taormina 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 Taormina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Taormina?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 720 times larger than the population of Taormina. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Taormina, 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 Taormina?
Taormina 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 Taormina in the Summer?
Both Taormina 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. Also, the beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Taormina this time of year.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Taormina. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Taormina fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Taormina, 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 Taormina. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Taormina receives 332 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Taormina. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Taormina 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Taormina in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Taormina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Taormina for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is a little warmer than Taormina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Taormina fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Taormina during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Taormina receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Taormina receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Taormina. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Taormina 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Taormina in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Taormina. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Taormina in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Taormina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Taormina averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Taormina. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Taormina receives 115 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Taormina. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Taormina 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Taormina in the Spring?
Both Taormina and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Taormina for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Taormina. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Taormina fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Taormina. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Taormina during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Taormina receives 207 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Taormina. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Taormina receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Taormina 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Taormina and Cairo
| Cairo | Taormina | |||
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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) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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