Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $30Yangshuo $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $92. 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 Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Yangshuo $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Yangshuo $54
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Yangshuo? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Yangshuo $46
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$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private A/C Transfer To Luxor City.: $489
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 3-Days Private Guided Tour Package Covering all Cairo,Lunch and Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Port Said Cruise Port: $296
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $296
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh: $290
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Ain Sokhna Cruise Port: $275
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $275
- 2-Day-One night Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $274
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $69
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $37
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo 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 $16Yangshuo $35
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,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.00
- Explore Giza Pyramids with Camel, ATV, Dinner Cruise, & Shopping: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $5.40
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- 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
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Local Market Experience: $88
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town: $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.29Yangshuo $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$0.77
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.90
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Private Half-Day Tour to the Giza Pyramids Saqqara and Memphis: $25
- (Egypt jewel) Day Tour To Giza Pyramids, Museum, Mosque &Felucca: $55
- 01 Day Tour to Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara: $86
- 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: $30
- 1 Day tour to Giza pyramids Memphis city Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids: $15
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour Adventure In The Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Hour adventure in the Nile River By Nile Taxi In Cairo: $60
- 1 Night 2 Days Bahariya Oasis Camp and Desert Tour in Cairo: $225
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $9.00
- 1-Hour Private Felucca Boat Tour on the Nile: $7.00
- 1-Hour Quad Bike Tour Around the Giza Pyramids: $55
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking: $39
- Impression Sanjie Liu Night Show Ticket in Yangshuo: $42
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $49
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $52
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Impression Liu Sanjie Half Day Tour with Hotel Pickup: $56
- Yangshuo Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.35Yangshuo $36
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: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo 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 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Yangshuo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Yangshuo, 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 Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
Both Yangshuo and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Yangshuo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Yangshuo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Yangshuo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Yangshuo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the spring, Cairo is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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