Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Zagreb $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $82. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.36Zagreb $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Zagreb $102
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.99Zagreb $9.69
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $16
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx With Camel Ride,Lunch and Hotels Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $49
- Transfer from Anywhere in Cairo to Cairo International Airport: $25
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from/to Cairo International Airport: $26
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Airport Zagreb Transfer and Shuttle : $98
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by Business Car: $47
- Departure Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport ZAG by Minivan: $66
- Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- From Sarajevo: One-Way Transfer to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes: $428
- From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $149
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $159
- Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $152
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $40
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport to Hotels and Vice Versa: $87
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $4.75Zagreb $18
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $952
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.75Zagreb $13
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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.25
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Essential oils Bazar Cotton : $4.70
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Baron Empain Palace Entry Tickets: $5.15
- Serapeum Of Saqqara Entry Tickets: $7.00
- Cairo Shopping Tour.: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.08
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $4.28
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.49
- Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $9.62
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Zagreb's Old Town: Walking In-App Audio Tour(ENG): $11
- Small-Group Walking Highlights Tour: $16
- City Walking Tour w/ Funicular Ride and WW2 Tunnels: $19
- City Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & WW2 Tunnels: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.17Zagreb $9.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb 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 Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Zagreb?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb in the Summer?
Both Zagreb and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Zagreb averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Zagreb. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Zagreb in the Autumn?
Both Zagreb and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Zagreb in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Zagreb. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Zagreb in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Zagreb. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, most visitors come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Zagreb can be very cold during winter. Cairo is much warmer than Zagreb in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Zagreb in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Zagreb. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Zagreb. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Cairo
| Cairo | Zagreb | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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