Which place is cheaper, Viseu or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Viseu?
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 Viseu 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 Viseu?
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.
Viseu
Viseu is the beautiful capital city of the Centro Region of Portugal, located northeast of Lisbon. The city, which is situated in the center of the famous Dao wine region, offers stunning natural scenery and beautiful ancient architecture. The best time to visit Viseu is during the summer from June through September when temperatures tend to range from 75-85° Fahrenheit and there is less rain. From October-May, temperatures tend to stay between 45-60° F and rainfall is at its highest.
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 Lisbon, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Lisbon.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Viseu $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Viseu is $105. 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 Viseu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Viseu $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Viseu $112
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Viseu
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Viseu? 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 Viseu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Viseu $21
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- private tour to Abusimble transfer to Luxor and visiting Edfu : $175
- VIP Meet and Assist at Cairo Airport with Private Hotel Transfer: $35
- Two-Day Private City Tour of Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara+Airport Transfer: $220
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo HTL-APT (CAI): $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer your private departure from your hotel to Cairo Airport: $20
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
- Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Viseu?
Prices for flights to both Viseu 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 $4.75Viseu $33
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/Giza: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show & Private Transfer : $9.63
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
- Private Cairo food tour and Egyptian tea: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Viseu $25
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$6.49
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ( Stopover Tour Of Cairo ) Private All Inc.Pyramids,Camel Ride,Museum& Lunch: $180
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $219
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Day Tour at Cairo & Giza : $200
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 4-Day Tours at Cairo & Giza & Alexandria: $209
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $26
- 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: $79
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Viseu $8.27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Viseu, we can see that Viseu 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 Viseu 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 Viseu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Viseu 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 Viseu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Viseu?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 290 times larger than the population of Viseu. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Viseu, 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 Viseu?
Viseu 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 Viseu in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Viseu. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Viseu in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Viseu fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Viseu. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Viseu. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Viseu receives 308 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Viseu. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Viseu 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Viseu in the Autumn?
Both Viseu and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Viseu. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Viseu averages at about 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Viseu during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Viseu receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Viseu. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Viseu. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Viseu 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Viseu in the Winter?
Both Viseu 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.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Viseu. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Viseu fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Viseu. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Viseu receives 124 hours of full sun.
Viseu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Viseu. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Viseu 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Viseu in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Viseu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is a little warmer than Viseu in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Viseu fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Viseu this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Viseu during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Viseu receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Viseu. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Viseu receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Viseu 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Viseu and Cairo
| Cairo | Viseu | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.