Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $200Cairo $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $17. 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 $119Cairo $9.27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Cairo $19
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 $2.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer - From and To Hammad International Airport: $25
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Business Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $110
- Doha Airport Transfer: $99
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $66
- ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
- Private Arrival Transfer - Doha: $50
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport or Port to Lusail: $80
- Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $194
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $74
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$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Cairo Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Cairo Airport Departure Transfer : $25
- Cairo Airport Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Pickup transfer from Windsor Hotel Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx With Transfers : $55
- Private airport Transfer: $15
- Private transfer from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo to Cairo airport: $12
- Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx Half Day Tour With Private Guide & Transfers : $135
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer in Cairo or Giza: $46
- Skip-the-line to Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza with Transfer: $24
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza: $13
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 $61Cairo $4.70
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: $65
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $237
- Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch/Dinner in Desert Camp: $280
- 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.
- Cairo Nile dinner cruise night show with belly dancer: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.80
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $10
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $10
- Food Tour in Local Cairo Life with Egyptian tea: $11
- Dinner evening in the heart of the Nile for 3 hours: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Buffet belly dancer performance: $12
- Private Dinner Cruise on the Nile River in Cairo with Pickup: $12
- dance, sing and eat on Cairo Dinner Nile Cruise on Nile river: $12
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour : $13
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $13
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Cairo $5.69
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Al Safliya Island Photo Tour: $25
- Doha City Tour with Pick Up & drop off Airport or Cruise Terminal: $45
- Doha Sunset Boat Cruise with Drinks: $48
- Moonlight Boat Cruise with Drinks: $48
- Arabian Sands Half-Day Adventure in Qatar: $50
- Doha Shopping Tour: $59
- Katara Culture Tour with Arabic Dhow Cruise: $62
- Doha Night Desert Safari Adventure: $65
- Explore Heart of Qatar Doha City Tour with Professional Guide: $65
- Private City Tour: $65
- Private City Tour from Doha : $65
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $68
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$0.83
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.37
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- Baron Palace Entry Tickets : $4.60
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Entry Ticket: $4.80
- Full Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- Entry Ticket to the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace : $5.54
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.76
- Private Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx : $6.00
- Skip The Line To Coptic Museum of Cairo Entry Ticket: $6.01
- Skip The Line with Memphis Museum Entry Ticket: $6.77
- Museum of Islamic Arts Cairo Entry Ticket: $7.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Cairo $1.16
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.