Which place is cheaper, Ericeira 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 Ericeira?
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 Ericeira 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 Ericeira?
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.
Ericeira
Beneath an indigo sky, a city perches at the edge of sandstone cliffs that overlook the vast expanse of the Atlantic. A seaside resort and fishing community, Ericeira is located in western Portugal within the municipality of Mafra. A picturesque village, Ericeira is quaint, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking with a population of no more than 10,260. Because of its blue waters and pristine coastlines, it has been named the Surfing Mecca of Europe. The town was a famous summer retreat for the families of Lisbon during the 1940s and 1950s and still remains so today for families beyond Lisbon's borders. Ericeira also has a World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and second in the world. Besides the many beaches on Ericeira, including Ribeira d'Ilhas, Pescadores, and Mataduoro, the town also has a park called Parque de Santa Maria as well as an old town center that has a collection of cafes, shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also some important landmarks that can be explored as no more than a brief visit, such as Forte Mil Regos and Casa De Cultura Jaime Lobo E. Silvs. Whether you are a surfer, fisher, or simply a lover of the beach, Ericeira is the perfect place for those who wish to experience the Atlantic like never before.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Ericeira $139
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Ericeira is $139. 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 Ericeira in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Ericeira $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Ericeira $120
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Ericeira
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Ericeira? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Ericeira $29
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:
- From Guided 4 Day Cairo & Red Sea Tour with Transfer: $1,440
- Private Day Trip to Luxor with Transfers and Flights: $791
- Cairo To Marsa Alam Private Transfer: $511
- From One-Way Private Transfer To Luxor: $489
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $300
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ain Sokhna Port : $287
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Ericeira?
Prices for flights to both Ericeira 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 $18Ericeira $52
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 Ericeira
For Ericeira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ericeira Private Tour: 10 Tastings Food Tour: $122
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Ericeira $30
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:
- 2 Days 1 Nights Tour package to Saint-Catherine from Cairo : $300
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Private Tour of Cairo with Accommodation and Entrance Fees: $165
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 3-Day Private Tour in Cairo : $196
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive day tour to Giza pyramids, Egyptian museum and Felucca : $95
- Ancient Wonders Unveiled: Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Adventure: $50
- Antiquities in the Grande Egyptian Museum with Private Tour : $35
- Best Day Tour Visit Giza Pyramids, and Sakkara&Memphis Pyramids : $70
Tours and Activities in Ericeira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ericeira.
- Surf School Experience & Equipment Rental: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Ericeira $20
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 Cairo and Ericeira, we can see that Ericeira 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 Ericeira 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 Ericeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ericeira 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 Ericeira Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Ericeira?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 1030 times larger than the population of Ericeira. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Ericeira, 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 Ericeira?
Ericeira 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 Ericeira in the Summer?
Both Ericeira and Cairo during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Ericeira. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Ericeira fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Ericeira, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ericeira. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ericeira receives 352 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Ericeira. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ericeira receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Ericeira 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ericeira in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Ericeira. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is a little warmer than Ericeira in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Ericeira fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ericeira this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ericeira during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Ericeira receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ericeira. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Ericeira receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Ericeira 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ericeira in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Ericeira. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Cairo is a little warmer than Ericeira. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Ericeira averages at about 12°C (53°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Ericeira. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ericeira receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ericeira. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Ericeira. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Ericeira receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Ericeira 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Ericeira in the Spring?
Both Ericeira and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Ericeira. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Ericeira fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Ericeira. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Ericeira during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Ericeira receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Ericeira. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Ericeira receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Ericeira 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Ericeira and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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