Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Tokyo $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $157. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Tokyo $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Tokyo $152
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Tokyo $17
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
- Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh: One-Way or Return Private Transfer: $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- 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: $263
- Private Pickup Transfers From Cairo To Dahab: $260
- Cairo : Marvel the Camping in the White & Black Deserts & Cairo Private Transfer: $250
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer between Narita and Tokyo or Disney or Yokohama: $224
- Airport transfer between Haneda and Tokyo or Disney or Yokohama: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer: Haneda Airport HND to Tokyo in Sedan: $278
- Departure Private Transfer: Tokyo to Haneda Airport HND in Sedan: $278
- Departure Transfer from Tokyo City to Haneda Airport HND by van: $76
- From Haneda Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Tokyo City: $91
- Fuji-Q Highland 1-Day Pass with Private Transfer: $239
- Hakuba: Private transfer from/to Tokyo/HND by minibus max 9: $842
- Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to Central Tokyo: $99
- Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to/from Central Tokyo: $112
- Haneda Airport (HND) to/from Tokyo 23 Ward Private Transfer: $110
- Haneda Airport (HND): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Tokyo: $152
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $4.75Tokyo $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.
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Cairo Night Dinner With Belly Dancer Show With Pickup & Drop Off: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $18
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Private tour Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise from Giza and Cairo hotels: $23
- Food Tour in Local Cairo Life with Egyptian tea: $23
- Giza pyramids ,Sphinx ,Valley temple and Nile Dinner cruise tours: $24
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.22
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.22
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Meal at Airport$6.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $23
- Easy Ramen cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $33
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $40
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $60
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $61
- Tokyo Wagyu Culinary Tour Cooking Culture and Tasting: $66
- Asakusa: Sustainable Vegetable Temari Sushi Cooking Class: $72
- Private Food Tour in Downtown Yanesen and Nezu Shrine: $73
- Retro Food Tour in Yanaka: $76
- Sushi roll and side dish cooking experience: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Tokyo $68
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:
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 3-Days Tour in Siwa Oasis from Cairo : $217
- 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
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Japan: Zen and Tea Ceremony Audio Guided Tour: $3.26
- Ancient Orient Museum Admission Ticket: $3.92
- Samurai and Bushido Audio Guided Tour: $4.70
- 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour Subway Ticket: $5.22
- Ueno Park Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide: $6.53
- Harajuku: Audio Guide Tour of Takeshita Street: $6.53
- Akihabara (Tokyo): English Audio Guide Tour: $6.53
- Asakusa（Tokyo）: Smartphone Audio Guide Tour: $6.53
- Audio Guide Tour: Deeper Experience of Shinjuku Sightseeing: $6.53
- Ueno: Self-Guided Tour of Ameyoko and Hidden Gems: $6.53
- Shibuya Sightseeing with an Audio Guide: $6.53
- Tokyo Local Bar Hopping Tour in Shibuya: $6.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Tokyo $33
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: $59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.91
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $24
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- TOKYO | Temple, Shrine, Sake Bar Crawling: $63
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $85
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $91
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $104
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $106
- 【Harajuku】Night Pub Crawl with Local Japanese: $125
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $167
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo in the Summer?
Both Tokyo 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tokyo in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Tokyo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tokyo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Tokyo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Tokyo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tokyo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Tokyo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Tokyo averages at about 5°C (42°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 Tokyo. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 175 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Tokyo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Tokyo 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)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tokyo in the Spring?
Both Tokyo 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, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Cairo
| Cairo | Tokyo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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