Which place is cheaper, Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng?
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 Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng?
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.
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a town in the Vientiane province of Laos that sits along the banks of the Nam Song River. With its beautifully carved karst topography cliffs towering over the winding river, the area has become very tourist-oriented for those seeking to explore the outdoor wonders. People from all over come to engage in the unique landscape-mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing, amongst others.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Laos, and The Best Budget Tours to Laos.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Vang Vieng $19
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Vang Vieng is $19. 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 Vang Vieng in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Vang Vieng $4.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Vang Vieng $8.50
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Vang Vieng
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Vang Vieng? 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 Vang Vieng Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Vang Vieng $3.11
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 Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ain Sokhna Port : $287
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vang Vieng
Also for Vang Vieng, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared transfer from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang city: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Vang Vieng?
Prices for flights to both Vang Vieng 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 $18Vang Vieng $11
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.
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Vang Vieng $4.76
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:
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $95
- Ancient Wonders Unveiled: Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Adventure: $50
- Antiquities in the Grande Egyptian Museum with Private Tour : $35
- Best Day Tour Visit Giza Pyramids, and Sakkara&Memphis Pyramids : $70
Tours and Activities in Vang Vieng
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vang Vieng.
- Nam Song River Kayak Tour: $18
- Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking: $24
- Get Your Laos–China Train Ticket Fast – No Waiting, No Worries: $30
- Blue Lagoon and Countryside Bike Tour with Lunch: $38
- Vangrong Full Day Tour: $45
- Vang Vieng Shared Tour with Kayaking in Nam Song River: $48
- Vang Vieng Bike Tour: $49
- One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng : $50
- Kayaking&Zipline&Cave Tubing&cave tour: $51
- Vangrong One Day Shared Tour: $52
- Vang Vieng Tour B - Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike & Blue Lagoon 1 Tour: $55
- Laos: Jungle Zipline and Caving Tour: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Vang Vieng $1.11
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 Vang Vieng, we can see that Cairo is more expensive. And not only is Vang Vieng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vang Vieng 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 Cairo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cairo than you might in Vang Vieng.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Vang Vieng Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Vang Vieng?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 310 times larger than the population of Vang Vieng. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Vang Vieng, 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 Vang Vieng?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Cairo or Vang Vieng in the Summer?
Both Vang Vieng 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vang Vieng year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Vang Vieng. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Vang Vieng. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vang Vieng receives 141 hours of full sun.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Vang Vieng. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Vang Vieng 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vang Vieng in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Vang Vieng. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Vang Vieng attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vang Vieng. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vang Vieng this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vang Vieng during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Vang Vieng receives 222 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Vang Vieng in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Vang Vieng 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vang Vieng in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Vang Vieng. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vang Vieng throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Vang Vieng. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets less sunshine than Vang Vieng. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vang Vieng receives 254 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Cairo is much colder than Vang Vieng. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Vang Vieng averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Vang Vieng 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vang Vieng in the Spring?
Both Vang Vieng and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Vang Vieng because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vang Vieng. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Vang Vieng receives 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Vang Vieng. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vang Vieng during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Vang Vieng receives 230 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Vang Vieng. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Vang Vieng fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Vang Vieng 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Vang Vieng and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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