Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Cairo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Cairo?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Cairo $17
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, 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 Haifa and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Cairo $9.36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Cairo $19
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Cairo $2.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
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:
- transfer from Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels to Alexandria: $50
- transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $20
- private transfer from or to cairo international Airport: $15
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- 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 to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada : $112
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (sharing ): $109
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by van : $235
- Transfer from Cairo to Ain El Sokhna : $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Cairo $4.75
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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.
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- 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, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Cairo $5.75
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Private Tour: $161
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $256
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $400
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $417
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $705
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
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:
- ( 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-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3-Day Cairo Top Attractions Exploration Tour: $180
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 3-Days Tour at Cairo (Customized Package): $229
- 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 dayHaifa $13Cairo $1.17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Cairo, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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 Haifa or Cairo?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Haifa or Cairo in the Summer?
Both Cairo and Haifa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Haifa usually gets more rain in July than Cairo. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 350 hours of full sun.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Cairo in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Cairo fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Cairo 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Cairo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Cairo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Haifa usually receives more rain than Cairo. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 290 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Haifa is around the same temperature as Cairo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Cairo averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Cairo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Cairo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Cairo. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Cairo. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. In the winter, Haifa often gets less sunshine than Cairo. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cairo receives 221 hours of full sun.
In January, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Cairo. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Cairo fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Cairo 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Cairo in the Spring?
Both Cairo and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Haifa usually receives more rain than Cairo. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Cairo receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cairo during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Cairo receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Cairo in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Cairo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Cairo 21°C (70°F)
Typical Weather for Cairo and Haifa
| Haifa | Cairo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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.