Which place is cheaper, Turku 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 Turku?
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 Turku 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 Turku?
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.
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
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 Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Turku $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Turku is $187. 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 Turku in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Turku $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Turku $178
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Turku
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Turku? 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 Turku Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Turku $52
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 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
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $80
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Turku?
Prices for flights to both Turku 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 $18Turku $65
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 Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Turku $26
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 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 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- 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: $39
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Experience Turku with a local guide: $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Turku $14
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 Turku, we can see that Turku 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 Turku 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 Turku would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turku 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 Turku Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Turku?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Turku, 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 Turku?
Turku 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 Turku in the Summer?
Both Turku 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.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Turku. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Turku averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Turku, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Turku. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Turku receives 262 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Turku. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Turku receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Turku 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Turku in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Turku. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Turku. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Turku fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Turku during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Turku receives 90 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Turku. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Turku receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Turku 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Turku in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Turku. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Turku. Cairo is much warmer than Turku in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Turku fluctuates around -6°C (20°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 Turku. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Turku receives 39 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Turku. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Turku receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Turku -6°C (20°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Turku in the Spring?
Both Turku and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Turku can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Turku. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Turku averages at about 3°C (37°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Turku during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Turku receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Turku. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Turku receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Turku 3°C (37°F)
Typical Weather for Turku and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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