Which place is cheaper, Vilnius or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius?
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.
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Vilnius $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Vilnius is $101. 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 Vilnius in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Vilnius $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Vilnius $90
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Vilnius
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Vilnius? 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 Vilnius Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Vilnius $8.89
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Airport Transfer Service With Meeting And Greeting: $5.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private Nile Felucca With Transfers And Drinks : $6.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Pickup transfer from Golden Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Pyramids Hotel: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $517
- Private Transfer: Vilnius to Klaipeda or Klaipeda to Vilnius via Trakai Castle: $241
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $645
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Vilnius?
Prices for flights to both Vilnius 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 $4.70Vilnius $43
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.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Vilnius $10
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$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour$6.21
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
- Private Europos Parkas Tour with Entrance Ticket: $19
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Vilnius $6.83
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer$4.66
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Vilnius, we can see that Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Vilnius?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Vilnius, 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 Vilnius?
Vilnius 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 Vilnius in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Vilnius. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Vilnius for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Vilnius. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Vilnius averages at about 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vilnius this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vilnius during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Vilnius receives 219 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vilnius. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Vilnius 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vilnius in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Vilnius. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Vilnius in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Vilnius. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Vilnius fluctuates around 8°C (46°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 Vilnius. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vilnius receives 94 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Vilnius. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Vilnius 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vilnius in the Winter?
Both Vilnius 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, most visitors come to Vilnius for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vilnius can be very cold during winter. Cairo is much warmer than Vilnius in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Vilnius fluctuates around -5°C (23°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Vilnius during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Vilnius receives 36 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Vilnius. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Vilnius -5°C (23°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Vilnius in the Spring?
Both Vilnius 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. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Vilnius. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Vilnius averages at about 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Vilnius. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vilnius receives 164 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Vilnius. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Vilnius 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Vilnius and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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