Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Cairo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Cairo?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Cairo €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Cairo is €16. 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 Corinth and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Cairo €8.77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Cairo €18
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Cairo? 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.Corinth €7.14Cairo €2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
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€0.30
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 Corinth or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Cairo €4.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
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.Corinth €21Cairo €5.39
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket: $8.74
- Hop on Hop Off Nafplio city tour: $8.87
- The Sanctuary of Asclepius: E-ticket with Audio Tour: $15
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
- Nafplio City Tour: $52
- Nafplio Private Tasting Tour: $62
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth: $76
- Mycenae and Ancient Nemea Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
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€0.79
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two€6.08
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 dayCorinth €16Cairo €1.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Cairo, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Corinth is in Europe and Cairo is in Africa, 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth 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 Corinth Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Corinth. When comparing the sizes of Corinth and Cairo, 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 Corinth or Cairo?
Corinth 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 Corinth or Cairo in the Summer?
Both Cairo and Corinth during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Corinth this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the summer, Corinth is around the same temperature as Cairo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Corinth in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Cairo averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the summer, Corinth often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 350 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in July than Cairo. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Cairo 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Cairo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Cairo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Corinth is generally cooler than Cairo. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 19°C (67°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during autumn. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 290 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Corinth usually receives more rain than Cairo. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Cairo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Cairo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Cairo. Many visitors come to Corinth in the winter for the museums and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Corinth is cooler than Cairo in the winter. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Cairo fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. In the winter, Corinth often gets less sunshine than Cairo. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 221 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in January than Cairo. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Cairo 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Cairo in the Spring?
Both Cairo and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Corinth is cooler than Cairo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Corinth in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Cairo averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corinth. Corinth usually receives less sunshine than Cairo during spring. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Corinth usually receives more rain than Cairo. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Cairo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Cairo and Corinth
| Corinth | Cairo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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