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 $245Cairo $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $31. 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 $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Cairo $22
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 $3.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer - TO or FROM Hammad International Airport: $55
- CO2-Offset | RoundTrip Transfer from DOH Airport to Doha/West Bay: $194
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Departure Transfer from Lusail: $27
- Desert Horse Riding Tour With Transfers From Doha: $160
- Doha Airport Transfers Taxi: $35
- Doha Arabian Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert with Transfer: $135
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Attractions -4 Hour City Tour & Transfer from Hotel/Airport: $70
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $50
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:
- 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
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $50
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Day Cairo Tour upon arrival day with airport transfer: $138
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $180
- 2 Days and 2 Evenings Private Tour in Cairo include airport transfer and M&A: $280
- 2 Private day tours in Giza pyramids and Cairo city with 2 airport Transfers: $155
- 2 Private days in Giza and Cairo including Free Transfer from Airport: $126
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 $106Cairo $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $27
- Moonlight Dinner Dhow Cruise Tour with Transfers: $32
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Dinner with BBQ Buffet & Transfers: $35
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $43
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $45
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $47
- Evening Dhow Cruise with Optional BBQ Dinner: $49
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Sunset Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & BBQ Camp Dinner: $110
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride ATV Bike Shopping Dinner cruise: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $7.65
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- Giza pyramids, sphinx &ATV +Nile Dinner cruise: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Dinner Nile Cruise belly dancer open buffer tanora show sailing on Nile: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Cairo $8.51
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Qatar Quiz: $21
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- The Heart of the Desert – Doha Safari & Inland Sea Tour: $27
- Doha Complete Experience: City Tour,Desert & InlandSea in One Day: $28
- Half Day Desert Safari from Cruise Airport or Hotel: $28
- Doha Desert Safari Adventure CamelRide, DuneBashing & Inland Sea: $29
- Doha Group Tour Skyline Souq and Cultural Village: $29
- Doha City Sightseeing Tour To All Main Attractions: $29
- Explore Doha Souq Waqif Katara Cultural Village Pearl Island Tour: $30
- Doha Sunset & Moonlight Dhow Cruise – Land and Sea Experience: $35
- Private Guided Half Day Tour to Doha: $35
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$6.06
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full-Day Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Saqqara&Memphis All-Inclusive Tour: $4.00
- Day tour to Giza pyramids & sphinx, saqqara and Memphis: $4.00
- Full Day tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel &Quad Bike &Free lunch: $4.50
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.74
- Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar & Old Cairo Free Tour: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half Day Tour: $5.00
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
- private tour Shopping tours : papyrus perfume gold ,silver cartouche: $5.00
- 4-hours private shopping tour in Cairo: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $5.00
- Private shopping tours from Cairo/Giza hotel with expert guide: $5.00
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Cairo $1.38
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
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.