Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Toronto 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.
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 capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Toronto, 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.
Toronto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Toronto. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Toronto and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Toronto 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 Toronto during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Toronto 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.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Cairo | Toronto | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |