Which place is cheaper, Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
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.
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Utrecht $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Utrecht is $255. 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 Utrecht in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Utrecht $117
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Utrecht $234
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Utrecht
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Utrecht? 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 Utrecht Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Utrecht $26
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $5.60
- Private City Transfer to Cairo and Giza: $8.20
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer: $10
- Private Transfer to/from Cairo International Airport: $10
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $11
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $12
- Cairo Airport Arrival or Departure private Transfer: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from Hotel Royal to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $109
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $129
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Den Haag: $20
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Utrecht?
Prices for flights to both Utrecht 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 $16Utrecht $109
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: $4.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $7.20
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.20
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Food Tour Trying Out 6 Dutch Bites: $51
- Guided Food Tour: $80
- Food Tour by Bike: enjoy 6 bites and cycle trough Utrecht: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour: 7 food stops and a fantastic local guide: $81
- Utrecht Bike & Bite: The Ultimate Local Food Tour with Guide: $84
- Utrecht Walking Food Tour with 7 Gourmet Dishes & Local Guide: $84
- 10 Tastes of Food Tour with Full Lunch and 2 Drinks: $194
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Utrecht $50
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$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum&Giza Pyramids All-Inclusive Tour with Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- Utrecht 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.52
- Private Walking Tour of Nieuwegracht Utrecht Netherlands: $5.87
- Utrecht Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.51
- Utrecht Monster Mystery: Exploration Game and Tour: $9.39
- Uniquely An Audio Tour of its Charming City Centre: $9.99
- Utrecht Historic City: a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour: $12
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $12
- Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises: $13
- De Haar Castle Gardens and Park Only Entry Ticket: $15
- Lofen Palace with Entry Ticket & Guide: $15
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $15
- Utrecht Cultural self guided Audio Cultural & Historical Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Utrecht $27
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Utrecht
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Utrecht:
- Ultimate Leo’s Pub Crawl with Local Host & Shots: $36
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $47
- Ludwig's Private Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $576
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Utrecht, we can see that Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Utrecht?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Utrecht. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Utrecht, 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 Utrecht?
Utrecht 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 Utrecht in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Utrecht. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Utrecht in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is much warmer than Utrecht in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Utrecht fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Utrecht during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Utrecht receives 194 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Utrecht. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Utrecht 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Utrecht in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Utrecht. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Utrecht for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Utrecht. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Utrecht averages at about 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Utrecht. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Utrecht receives 100 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Utrecht. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Utrecht 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Utrecht in the Winter?
Both Utrecht and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Utrecht because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Utrecht can be very cold. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Utrecht. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Utrecht fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Utrecht during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Utrecht receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Utrecht. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Utrecht 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Utrecht in the Spring?
Both Utrecht and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Utrecht this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Utrecht in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Utrecht fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Utrecht. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Utrecht receives 156 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Utrecht. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Utrecht 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Utrecht and Cairo
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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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