Which place is cheaper, Auckland 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 Auckland?
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 Auckland 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 Auckland?
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.
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Auckland $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $170. 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 Auckland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Auckland $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Auckland $198
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Auckland
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Auckland? 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 Auckland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Auckland $17
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 Alexandria: $70
- private Airport Transfer from any destination in Cairo or Giza : $35
- one transfer from airport to Cairo Giza hotels or hotels to Cairo airport: $27
- VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport: $39
- VIP Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Cairo and SPX International Airport Meet assist transfer: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Cairo, Giza or Cairo airport to Ain Sokhna: $60
- Transfer from Cairo Int. Airport to Cairo/Giza hotels: $21
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza : $18
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.47
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport Private Transfer: $81
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cruise Ship Terminal : $120
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Airport AKL by Business Car: $90
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $152
- Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Business Car: $95
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Car: $115
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Van: $115
- Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre: $25
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland - Arrival Private Transfer: $83
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer (Individuals and Groups): $109
- Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Auckland?
Prices for flights to both Auckland 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 $18Auckland $46
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
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Auckland $27
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:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- 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: $39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $9.27
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour: $14
- Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
- Waitematā Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary: $20
- Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $22
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
- Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern: $25
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $26
- Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland : $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Auckland $13
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 Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Auckland, we can see that Auckland 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 Auckland is in Pacific, 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Auckland?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Auckland, 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 Auckland?
Auckland 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 Auckland in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Auckland. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Auckland averages at about 20°C (68°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Auckland. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 240 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Aucklandin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Auckland 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Auckland in the Autumn?
Both Auckland and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Auckland because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Aucklandin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Auckland fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Auckland during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 162 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Aucklandin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Auckland 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Auckland in the Winter?
Both Auckland and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Auckland in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Auckland fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Aucklandin July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Auckland receives 141 hours of full sun.
Auckland gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Aucklandin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Auckland 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Auckland in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Auckland. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many travelers come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Auckland. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Auckland averages at about 14°C (58°F)in October.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Auckland during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Auckland receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Aucklandin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Auckland receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Auckland 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Auckland and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
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