Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $166. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Hamburg $34
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Car: $160
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $118
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $249
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $204
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $18Hamburg $70
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
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $53
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $53
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Hamburg $46
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
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
- Full Experience Giza pyramids,Sphinx,Camel ride&inside Pyramid : $5.00
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $5.00
- Private shopping tours from Cairo/Giza hotel with expert guide : $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.57
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.57
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hamburg's Port History: $7.99
- FC ST. PAULI-MUSEUM Entrance Ticket: $8.22
- RICKMER RICKMERS Museum Entry Ticket: $8.22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Hamburg $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
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Hamburg?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg 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 Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Hamburg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg 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 Hamburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Hamburg. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
It's quite cold in Hamburg in the winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Hamburg. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Hamburg for the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Hamburg. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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