Should you visit Cairo or Venice?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Cairo and Venice can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
Which city is cheaper, Venice or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $40, while the average daily cost in Venice is $214. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cairo and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cairo is $42. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $220 in Venice For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Food in Cairo costs travelers about $11 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $61 per day in Venice for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cairo $11
Venice $61
Typical Food prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
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From Dinner & Show at a Nile cruiser:
$12
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Dinner Cruise into the History:
$13
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Delicious food tour in Cairo:
$15
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From Dinner Cruise on the Nile River:
$16
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Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile.:
$19
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Enjoy a dinner on the boat in the River Nile:
$19
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Cairo 2-Hour Nile River Cruise with Dinner and Pickup:
$20
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Cairo dinner cruise includes dinner belly dancing show pickup & all transfers:
$21
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Dinner on a boat in Luxor Nile Cruise with oriental dance:
$21
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Dinner on the river nile and party:
$23
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Nile Cruise Dinner at the Nile with Oriental Show:
$24
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Dinner on the River Nile with Pick-up:
$25
Typical Food prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home:
$37
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1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef:
$37
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2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide:
$44
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3-Hour Cooking Class at your Airbnb:
$47
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Venice Food Tour of Typical Bacaros:
$48
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Authentic Chicchetti & Amusing Tales Food Tour:
$51
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Wine and Food Tour Near Venice's Jewish Quarter:
$56
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The Bacaro of Food Tour with Wine & Appetizers:
$57
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Private Family Food Tour:
$58
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Venetian Dinner:
$59
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Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings:
$65
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Original Venetian Bacaro Dinner:
$67
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Cairo is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $7.21 per person, per day, on local transportation in Cairo.
Venice's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $26 per person, per day on transportation in Venice.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride
$0.25
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Taxi Ride
$0.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Safaga - 25 Seater:
$754
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Makadi Bay - 25 Seater:
$644
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Private transfer: Cairo to Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE):
$622
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Safaga - 15 Seater:
$585
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Hurghada – 25 Seater:
$555
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Safaga - Premium:
$535
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4 Day Nile Cruise with Train Transfer from Cairo:
$514
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Makadi Bay - 15 Seater:
$439
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5 days guided trip in Giza and Cairo , all airport transfer in Egypt:
$432
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Day Trip to Cairo from Luxor by flight with sightseeing lunch airport transfers:
$424
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Day trip to Luxor from Cairo by plane with sightseeing lunch airport transfers:
$424
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One Way Transfer from Cairo to Makadi Bay - Premium:
$407
Typical Local Transportation prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož:
$119
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Arrival Private Transfer Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Business Car:
$50
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Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Business Car:
$163
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Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Luxury Van:
$165
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Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Business Car:
$155
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Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Luxury Van:
$174
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Exclusive Private Transfer VCE M Polo Airport to Venice City Center 4Pax:
$691
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Gardaland full Day private transfers from Mestre area and viceversa up8pax:
$746
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua City - One Way:
$122
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice City - One Way:
$61
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Luxury / vip transfer Venice to Zagreb:
$1,158
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Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice:
$751
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Cairo typically cost an average of $14 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Venice can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $95 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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(Memphis Sakkara, Dahshur Pyramids, Imhotep Museum) Private Tour - From Cairo:
$90
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01 Day Cairo tour Islamic and Coptic Cairo:
$143
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01 Day Tour To Giza Pyramids Egyptian Museum And Bazaar:
$217
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01 Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo:
$246
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01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara:
$86
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01 Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx:
$69
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03 Days Budget tours Cairo Giza Alexandria:
$290
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04 Days Egypt Royal Tour in Cairo:
$674
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05 Days Egypt Budget Tour Cairo & Alexandria:
$860
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06 Days Egypt Classic Tour Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh:
$1,543
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06 Nights cruise on The Oberoi Philae (Aswan to Luxor):
$5,965
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07 Days Egypt Classic Tour Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria:
$1,486
Typical Entertainment prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride
$18
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
$9.49
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Gondola Ride (for Group)
$95
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
$19
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The Jewish Museum Admission
$3.56
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The Glass Museum in Murano
$9.49
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
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Digital Smartphone Audioguide Tour:
$7.96
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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Entrance Ticket:
$7.96
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Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Skip-The-Line Ticket:
$9.10
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Once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour in Venice alone RoamFromHome:
$9.95
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Best Price: Book Doge's Palace skip the line ticket with audio-guide:
$9.95
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The Ancient Art of Glass Blowing Group Tour:
$10
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Venice Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide:
$11
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Venice Highlights Virtual Tour with Expert Guide (Times in EST):
$11
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Vatican and Sistine Chapel Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST):
$11
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Online Casanova Venice Great Escape Cinematic Experience:
$11
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Saint Mark and Rialto Self-Guided Tour:
$11
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Punta Sabbioni to Venice Round-Trip Boat Ticket:
$11
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Cairo may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $2.83 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Venice, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $23.
Typical Alcohol prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine
$6.17
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Beer
$5.81
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
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Venice Wine Tasting Tour:
$30
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$34
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Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice:
$37
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Wine Tasting Tour in a Local Enoteca:
$54
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Wine Tasting and Cicchetti:
$57
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$57
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Private Tour: Food and Wine Tour in Venice:
$65
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$67
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Venice 2-Hour Wine Tasting Tour:
$70
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A Relaxing Evening at The Hot Springs (with wine tastings):
$75
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Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice:
$76
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Art and Wine Tour:
$79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Cairo.
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