Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mykonos 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 Mykonos 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: Mykonos or Cairo?
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
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 Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures 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 dayMykonos €149Cairo €16
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €149, 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 Mykonos and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos €74Cairo €8.77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos €148Cairo €18
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos 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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos €24Cairo €2.80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)€5.60
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Taxi to Kalafatis€13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- 24 Hour Private Transfer Service All Around Mykonos Island: $27
- 24 Hours Mykonos Private Transfer: $87
- Boat Tour / Transfer in Mykonos: $745
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $31
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,554
- Mykonos Airport Transfer: $76
- Mykonos Airport or Port from/to Point to Point Private Transfers: $213
- Mykonos Airport: Private Mykonos, Elia, or Kalafati Transfer: $81
- Mykonos Port or Airport Private Transfer : $76
- Mykonos Private Limo Transfer: $98
- Mykonos Private Long Distance Transfer Up To 12 Persons: $204
- Mykonos Private Short Distance Transfer Up To 12 Persons: $189
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:
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer from Hotels in Cairo to Cairo Airport : $8.00
- Airport and Hotel Private Transfer in Cairo & Giza: $9.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Hotel Longchamps to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Pyramids Hotel: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Windsor Hotel Cairo: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Osiris Hotel: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Hilton Cairo Heliopolis to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Cairo Pyramids Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Novotel Cairo El Borg to Cairo airport: $9.60
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Mykonos 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 dayMykonos €48Cairo €4.45
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $69
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner with Drinks in Mykonos: $71
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $100
- Food Tour in Mykonos - 10 Tastings : $108
- Souvlaki Cooking Class in Mykonos: $109
- 5 Hours Sunset Tour to Delos and Rhenia Island with Dinner : $142
- Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $160
- Cooking Classes in Mykonos Greece: $164
- Private Cooking Class on Naxos Island with Pick Up: $197
- Private Authentic Greek Brunch Cooking Class in Mykonos with a Local: $254
- Private Food Tour & Wine Tasting In Tinos Island with a Local: $282
- Private Cooking Class At The Home Of A Mykonian Family: $607
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.
- Night Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show on The Nile With Pickup: $8.00
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $12
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $15
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $18
- VIP tour Giza pyramids ,Sphinx, Quad bike ,Camel, Dinner cruise : $19
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, Quad Bike, Night and Dinner Cruise on Nile: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- All inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & ATV &Dinner cruise : $20
- Private Cairo Food Tour : $20
- Cairo Private Food Tour and Egyptian Tea: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mykonos €23Cairo €5.39
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Old Town Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- Paddle Boat Experience: $16
- Cellar Tour & Beer Tasting at Mykonos Brewing Company : $30
- Mykonos Walking Tour: $42
- Mykonos Old Town Walking Tour: $43
- Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour: $43
- Super Paradise Beach: Wakeboarding Experience: $48
- From Ano Mera Farm Tour: $48
- Half-Day Highlights of Mykonos Tour: $49
- Farm, Ano Mera Village, and Beaches Guided Tour: $52
- City & Island Tour: $52
- Mykonos Hiking Adventure: $53
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:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.26
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Cairo Shopping tour Private Papyrus Perfume, Bazar Cotton Shop : $4.70
- All Inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara: $5.00
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- Shopping tour Private Papyrus Perfume, Bazar Cotton Shop in Cairo: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.11
- Entry Ticket to the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace : $5.38
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.61
- Skip The Line To Coptic Museum of Cairo Entry Ticket: $5.83
- Skip The Line with Memphis Museum Entry Ticket: $6.67
- Private Tour Shopping in Cairo by Car and Guide: $7.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMykonos €20Cairo €1.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $72
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land : $74
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $80
- Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $128
- Ancient Greek Wine Tasting on the Beach with a Sommelier: $128
- Luxurious All-in-One Mykonos Party Tour with Wine Tasting: $163
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: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Cairo, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos 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 Mykonos Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos 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.