Which place is cheaper, Vientiane 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 Vientiane?
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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane?
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.
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Bicycle Tours in Laos, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $29Vientiane $23
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $29, while the average daily cost in Vientiane is $23. 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 Vientiane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.74Vientiane $8.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Vientiane $16
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Vientiane
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Vientiane? 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 Vientiane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.28Vientiane $1.93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.07
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Taxi Ride$0.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Private arrival transfer to Giza and Cairo hotels from Cairo airport: $5.77
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel at Cairo or Giza: $6.00
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $8.80
- Cairo CAI Airport Private Transfer to/from Cairo/El Omraniya: $8.82
- Private Airport or City Transfer to Cairo and Giza hotels: $8.82
- Cairo Airport (CAI) Private Transfer From or To All Cairo Hotells: $9.11
- Cairo Airport Transfer Service with Private Driver: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel in Cairo& Giza: $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel Vise Versa: $10
- VIP Meet and assist with transfer from Cairo and SPX Airport: $10
- Private Cairo Airport Transfer to City Center: $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station: $9.90
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Vientiane?
Prices for flights to both Vientiane 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 $15Vientiane $12
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.
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx , ATV, camel ride Plus Nile Dinner Cruise: $3.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise with Belly Dancer Show on Nile River: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.00
- Cairo (Dance, Sing and Eat ) Nile Dinner Cruise Show &Open Buffet: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch: $70
- Vientiane classic Food tour ( Included Food ): $78
- Night Market, Dinner, and Nightclub: $90
- Small-Group Street Food Tour with Tastings: $91
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour: $122
- Cooking Class Garden House: $335
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $7.85Vientiane $3.67
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$0.73
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.59
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, kingTut: $2.50
- Luxury private tour Giza Pyramids, grand Egyptian Museum, kingTut: $3.50
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Private Half-Day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Camel Ride: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $4.60
- Cairo Shopping Tour from Cairo airport or Cairo Giza hotel: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Vip pyramids sphinx tour &inside Queen pyramid: $5.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $5.00
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $5.00
- VIP Luxury Shopping Tour –Local Markets + Gourmet Lunch & Drinks: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time: $8.50
- Vientiane Lao Art Museum Admission Ticket: $10
- Lao Art Museum Vientiane Admission & Cultural Experience: $10
- Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid Missing: $12
- Vientiane Guided Foodie and Culture Tour with Tastings: $48
- Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Half-Day Tour: $52
- Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park: $52
- Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour: $56
- Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay: $58
- Vientiane IG tour & Patuxay monument: $59
- Explore Vientiane with Lao Art Museum Tour: $61
- Half-Day City Tour - Morning or Afternoon: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.28Vientiane $2.04
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: $69
- Cairo Autumn Downtown Food & Bar Crawl with Drinks: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Vientiane, we can see that Cairo is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Vientiane 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 Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Vientiane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Vientiane?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Vientiane, 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 Vientiane?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Vientiane in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Vientiane. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Vientiane receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vientiane. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vientiane during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Vientiane receives 141 hours of full sun in the summer.
Cairo is around the same temperature as Vientiane in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Vientiane fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Vientiane 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vientiane in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Vientiane. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Vientiane. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Vientiane. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vientiane receives 222 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Cairo is cooler than Vientiane. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Vientiane averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Vientiane 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vientiane in the Winter?
Both Vientiane and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives more rain than Vientiane. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives less sunshine than Vientiane during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Vientiane receives 254 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo is generally much colder than Vientiane. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Vientiane fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Vientiane 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vientiane in the Spring?
Both Vientiane 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Vientiane. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Vientiane. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vientiane receives 230 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Vientiane. Cairo is cooler than Vientiane in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Vientiane fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Vientiane 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Vientiane 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) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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