Which place is cheaper, Alicante or Cairo?
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 Cairo or Alicante?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Alicante 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: Cairo or Alicante?
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.
Alicante
Alicante is a gorgeous coastal city in the Costa Blanca region, on the east coast of Spain. The region is famous for its white sandy beaches, the party-haven of Benidorm and the stunning palm tree-lined boulevard in the city of Alicante. I have been visiting Alicante for close to 20 years, so, it has become almost a second home to me. Here are my top tips to have the best vacation in Alicante.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Cairo Prices
Egypt PricesAlicante Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Alicante $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Alicante is $210. 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 Cairo and Alicante in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Alicante $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Alicante $100
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Alicante
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Alicante? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Alicante Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Alicante -
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:
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to The Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel: $12
- 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
- Transfers From Cairo Airport: $13
- 01 way Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Alexandria: $35
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 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: $60
- 1 Way Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Le Meridien Heliopolis: $18
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $200
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alicante
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alicante:
- Algar Waterfalls with Transfer from Alicante and Benidorm: $60
- Alicante : Highest DE Spain cave with transfer included: $63
- Alicante Airport(ALC) to Alicante City - Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Alicante Private Horseback Ride with Picnic and Transfer: $214
- Alicante and Benidorm: Guadalest Castle Tour including Transfer: $78
- Alicante to Alicante Airport (ALC)- Departure Private Transfer: $63
- Alicante; Cuevas del Canelobre and Busot Local Guide with Transfer: $68
- Alicante; Wine Tour Wine Tasting, Food and Transfer: $75
- Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour with Transfer from Alicante: $61
- Private Transfer - Alicante Airport (ALC) to Alicante Cruise Port: $109
- Private Transfer - Alicante Cruise Port to Alicante Airport (ALC): $109
- Private Transfer Alicante-Murcia OR Murcia-Alicante: $237
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Alicante?
Prices for flights to both Alicante and Cairo 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 dayCairo $18Alicante $145
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.
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $7.00
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- 2-hours night dinner cruise show : Eat , Dance and Sing : $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alicante
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alicante.
- Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Drinks in Alicante: $43
- Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace: $58
- Paella & Sangria Cooking Class in Alicante with Market Visit: $58
- Fuse Spanish With Italian For Dinner In Mutxamel: $98
- Make and enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza in Spain: $104
- Alicante PRIVATE Food Tour With Locals: 10 Food & Drink Tastings Included: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Alicante $62
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$6.47
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid: $1.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid With lunch: $2.50
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour to Pyramids with Professional Photographer : $5.00
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx and Lunch : $5.00
- Vip Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, and Lunch : $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Alicante
Here are a few typical costs in Alicante for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Food and Tapas Tour (for 2)$64
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Catamaran Cruise (for 2)$78
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)$140
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Walking Tour (for 2)$70
Tours and Activities in Alicante
Here are a few actual costs in Alicante for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Museum of Illusions Alicante Entrance ticket: $23
- Hot Spots Urban Tour with Advice Art and Activities: $31
- Shared Walking Tour Experience in Alicante Spain : $35
- Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide : $35
- Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting: $35
- Tuk Tuk Tour in Alicante: $36
- Alicante City & Beach Bike Tour : $36
- Alicante E-Bike Coast Tour with Román Fishpond and Snorkeling: $42
- City Bike Tour in Alicante: $42
- Alicante Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $57
- Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Alicante -
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Alicante
Also in Alicante, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club: $42
- Guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting: $89
- Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies: $161
- Wine tasting and tapas premium in Alicante : $179
- Total Alicante walking tour, tapas and wine tasting: $292
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Alicante, we can see that Alicante is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Alicante is in Europe, 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 Alicante would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Alicante 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 Cairo Expensive? and Is Alicante Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Alicante?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Alicante. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Alicante, 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 Cairo or Alicante?
Alicante has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Summer?
Both Alicante and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Alicante for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Alicante. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Alicante averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Alicante. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Alicante during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Alicante receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Alicante. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Alicante 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Autumn?
Both Alicante and Cairo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Alicante because of the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Alicante. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Alicante fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Alicante, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Alicante. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Alicante receives 225 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Alicante. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Alicante 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Alicante. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Alicante this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Alicante in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Alicante fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Alicante during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Alicante receives 178 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Alicante. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Alicante 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Alicante in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Alicante. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Alicante for the beaches.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Alicante. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Alicante averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Alicante. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Alicante. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Alicante receives 243 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Alicante. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Alicante receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Alicante 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Alicante and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
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