Which place is cheaper, The Hague or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or The Hague?
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 The Hague 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 The Hague?
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.
The Hague
The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.
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 Netherlands, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17The Hague $191
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in The Hague is $191. 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 The Hague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27The Hague $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19The Hague $224
Compare Hotels in Cairo and The Hague
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or The Hague? 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 The Hague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96The Hague $21
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amsterdam: Private Transfer to/from The Hague: $280
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Den Haag: $17
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Den Haag: $20
- Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam: $8.29
- Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $28
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Schiphol Airport: $258
- Private Transfer from The Hague City to Schiphol Airport : $137
- Private Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $137
- Taxi Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $126
- Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Den Haag: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or The Hague?
Prices for flights to both The Hague 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 $4.70The Hague $59
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 Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in The Hague
For The Hague, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- WALKING DINNER DELFT | 3 courses incl. 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
- WALKING DINNER ZOETERMEER | 3 courses + 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69The Hague $37
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$6.43
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-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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 The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in The Hague: $3.27
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Delft: $3.27
- The Hague Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- The Historical Heart of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Delft: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $8.07
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Gilde Den Haag: City Walking Tour NL-DEU-ENG: $8.61
- The Hague Self-Guided Audio Tour : $9.00
- Muzee Scheveningen History Museum Entry Ticket: $10
- Uncover In-App Audio Tour of Dutch Majesty: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16The Hague $32
Sample the Local Flavors in The Hague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in The Hague:
- The Hague Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and The Hague, we can see that The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hague 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 The Hague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or The Hague?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of The Hague. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and The Hague, 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 The Hague?
The Hague 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 The Hague in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as The Hague. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to The Hague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Cairo is much warmer than The Hague in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and The Hague fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in The Hague. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than The Hague. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while The Hague receives 202 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than The Hague. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while The Hague receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)The Hague 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or The Hague in the Autumn?
Both The Hague 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 autumn months attract visitors to The Hague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than The Hague. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and The Hague averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than The Hague during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while The Hague receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than The Hague. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while The Hague receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)The Hague 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or The Hague in the Winter?
Both The Hague 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. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to The Hague this time of year.
It's quite cold in The Hague in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than The Hague. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and The Hague fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than The Hague. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while The Hague receives 47 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than The Hague. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while The Hague receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)The Hague 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or The Hague in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and The Hague. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to The Hague for the activities around the city.
Cairo is much warmer than The Hague in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and The Hague fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than The Hague during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while The Hague receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than The Hague. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while The Hague receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)The Hague 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for The Hague and Cairo
| Cairo | The Hague | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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