Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Vienna $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Vienna $22
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:
- private transfer from Cairo to Alexandria: $70
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza : $35
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $27
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport: $39
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Cairo and SPX International Airport Meet assist transfer: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Cairo, Giza or Cairo airport to Ain Sokhna: $60
- Transfer from Cairo Int. Airport to Cairo/Giza hotels: $21
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza : $18
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $95
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $116
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $118
- Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $22
- Car Transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $257
- City TRANSFER Vienna: $89
- Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $64
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $490
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $18Vienna $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
- Strauss Dinner Show: $118
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Vienna $45
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.57
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.78
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $5.78
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $7.16
- Vienna Spy Mission: Self-Guided Espionage Adventure: $7.16
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Vienna Wurstelprater Exploration Game and Tour: $8.66
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Overview & architectural tour: Secrets of the MuseumQuartier: $11
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Vienna $20
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 Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
- Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
- Wine Tasting Tour: $161
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Vienna?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Vienna. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vienna. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. Cairo is much warmer than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vienna. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna 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) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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