Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Cairo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Cairo?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
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 Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $198Cairo $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $198, while the average daily cost in Cairo is $32. 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 Tel Aviv and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $107Cairo $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $214Cairo $22
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Cairo $3.64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.96
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Comfortable Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $180
- Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
- Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Herzlia: $116
- Private Transfer from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion: $85
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Ben Gurion Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Private Transfer from Netanya to Ben Gurion Airport: $172
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $228
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $228
- Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $107
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
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:
- 01 way Private Transfer from your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport: $13
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike Ride At Giza Pyramids With Private Transfer: $30
- 1 Way Pick up transfer from Cairo to Hurghada by private Car: $80
- 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: $200
- 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
- 2-Day Camping Tour in The Bahariya Oasis with Private Transfer: $250
- 2-Days Trip in Cairo & Giza (Including Free Transfer from the Airport): $143
- 3-Day Private Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Return with Transfer: $143
- 3-Days Private Guided Tour Package Covering all Cairo,Lunch and Airport Transfer: $240
- 3-Hour Private Transfer from El Cairo to Alexandria: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Cairo $17
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$161
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.65
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $180
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
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 Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping, Dinner cruise: $6.75
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride: $7.00
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $7.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride,ATV Bike,Shopping,Dinner cruiseII: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $8.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise in Nile River With Belly Dancer & Tanora show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing: $8.00
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.00
- Cairo Food Tour – Discover Hidden Downtown Gems: $8.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Cairo $8.71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$98
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Etzel museum$4.98
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Jaffa Gatekeeper’s Secret: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.93
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- The White City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the History of the Bauhaus Style: $9.99
- The Story of Gan HaHashmal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- Historic walking tour of Tel Aviv - Secrets of Sarona - Self-Guided Tour: $30
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $35
- Tel Aviv Carmel Market & City Walking Tour: $49
- Carmel Market Vegetarian Food, History & Culture Tour: $50
- Tel Aviv-Yaffo Sunset Tel Aviv Skyline Tour: $50
- Running Tour - Old and New Jaffa Highlights Tour 5K: $52
- Explore Modern Contemporary Tour in Jerusalem New City: $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$0.81
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.20
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Top Luxury PrivateTour Giza Pyramids,Grand Egyptian MuseumFelucca: $2.00
- Best-Selling Giza Pyramids Tour: Camel Ride, Lunch &Private Guide: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Private Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel Ride Inside Pyramid Lunch: $4.90
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $5.00
- Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Half Day Tour: $5.00
- VIP tour Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, sphinx & felucca Boat: $5.00
- Egyptian Spicy Shop Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Camel Ride Half Day Tour: $5.00
- Cairo Shopping Tours and Buy Cheap Egyptian Souvenirs with Hassle free: $5.00
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $5.00
- Ancient Egypt Journey: Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Private Experience: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Cairo $1.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Bar Crawl tour with local in Tel-Aviv: $150
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: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Cairo, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv 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.