Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Doha?
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 Doha or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Cairo 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: Doha or Cairo?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $243Cairo $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $243, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $20. 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 Doha and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $118Cairo $8.79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $236Cairo $18
Compare Hotels in Doha and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Cairo $2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $115
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $128
- Al Thakira Mangrove Kayaking Adventure With Transfer: $82
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $128
- Doha : City Tour From Doha Cruise Terminal With Transfer: $59
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $29
- Doha Airport (DIA) Private Transfer to Doha City Centre/Hotels: $32
- Doha Airport to City Transfer: $38
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Attractions -4 Hour City Tour & Transfer from Hotel/Airport : $53
- Doha Evening-Night City Tour from Hotel, Airport & Transfers: $36
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
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:
- Airport and excursion in Hurghada , Luxor or Cairo Transfer: $3.49
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- One Way Private Transfer from Cairo to Luxor: $185
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $232
- Private Transfer from Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $25
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel in Cairo: $13
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $170
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer : $24
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Doha 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 dayDoha $105Cairo $7.71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $89
- The Pearl Qatar Premium Food Tour & Scenic Boat Ride: $99
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
- Full-Day Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Desert camp: $190
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Full Day Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner: $220
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $237
- Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp: $270
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
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.
- Quad Bike ATV and Nile Dinner Cruise with Belly dancer show: $5.00
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $6.63
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $6.63
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $7.50
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- VIP Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,CamelRide,Shopping&DinnerCruise: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $8.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show with Pickup: $9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Cairo $5.39
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- National Museum of Qatar: Admission Ticket: $6.89
- Walking Tour: Discover Souq Waqif: $10
- 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
- Museum of Islamic Art Admission Ticket: $14
- 321 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- Guided Walking Tour of Souq Waqif: $20
- Desert, Safari, Dune Bashing Experience: $20
- InlandSea Tour,Camel,Sand Boarding With All Activities: $21
- Doha:Inland sea Desert Safari Qatar, Dune Bashing Experience: $27
- Private City Tour with Airport or Hotel Pickup/Dropoff: $27
- Private City Tour With Pickup & Drop-Of: $28
- Guided City Tour With Airport/Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-0ff: $29
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$6.09
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half day tour in Giza pyramids , sphinx , panorama: $2.50
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $4.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid With lunch: $4.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $4.00
- Top Half Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx: $4.00
- Private Tour To Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,panorama,ride camel & Lunch : $4.00
- Cairo Highlights Tours Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $4.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids and Sphinx : $4.00
- Grand Egyptian Museum Magnificent Half Day Tour and Lunch: $4.50
- Private Yacht Tour in the Heart of Red Sea : $4.50
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Day Tour : $5.00
- Private Day tour to Giza pyramids with camel ride : $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $14Cairo $1.10
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: $61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Cairo, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.
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.