Which place is cheaper, London 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 London?
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 London 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 London?
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.
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33London $295
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in London is $295. 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 London in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11London $171
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22London $342
Compare Hotels in Cairo and London
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or London? 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 London Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80London $35
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride$20
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Heathrow Express$25
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Luggage Storage$11
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London Map$1.76
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Oyster Card$49
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)$29
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Oyster Card$37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chauffeur Transfer Services from London City To Heathrow Airport: $240
- Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport Transfers: $182
- Private Transfer To or From London City Airport: $123
- "Private Transfer: Heathrow Airport to Dover Cruise Port": $181
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bath".: $175
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth".: $164
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge.": $115
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Slough": $59
- "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Watford".: $78
- 8 Seater Transfer: Heathrow Airport to Central London: $240
- 8 Seater Transfer: Heathrow Airport to/from Central London: $229
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers for Heathrow groups.: $532
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or London?
Prices for flights to both London 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 $18London $81
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 London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks$18
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Tea$8.18
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason$53
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Morning Tea$8.66
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Pastry$6.82
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Sushi Dinner for One$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Borough Market Food Tour - Self Guided: $7.00
- Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $41
- Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $43
- Pizza and Beer Bus Experience: $67
- Pizza Express Dinner and Comedy Show Experience in Covent Garden: $75
- International Stand Up Show & Monmouth K. Dinner in Covent Garden: $89
- International Stand Up Show & Flesh & Buns Dinner, Covent Garden: $89
- Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in North London Home : $94
- Borough Market Christmas Food Tour with Tea and Doughnuts: $96
- Tea and Doughnuts: Small-Group Borough Market Walking Food Tour : $96
- Traditional English Walking Food Tour With London Food Tours: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09London $44
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert$113
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London Symphony Orchestra$47
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London Pass$64
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Comedy Show$11
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- London Mob Revenge in Westminster: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Camden Town's Quirky Characters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Kew Gardens, Richmond - Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.83
- Brixton Self-Guided Music Walking Tour - Guided By Historian: $6.83
- Jazz Notes - Jazz Jam Ticket: $6.85
- Harry Potter's London Self-Guided Tour for Muggles with an App: $6.93
- Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Soho Instagram Self-Guided Walking Tour - Top Photo Spots: $7.00
- Jack the Ripper in Quest Experience: $7.16
- London Sherlock Holmes: Crack the Case Walking Adventure: $7.16
- Bustling Bloomsbury: A Self-Guided Street Photography Tour: $7.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48London $21
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 London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- London Pub Crawl: $29
- Small Group Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour in London: $34
- London Calling Pub Crawl Shots Pints Pubs & Good Times: $34
- The Great East London Pub Crawl!: $34
- Camden Pub Crawl in London: $34
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $35
- Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting: $41
- Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London: $44
- Beer Babe Bar Crawl in London: $52
- Historic London Pub Tour: $55
- London Soho Rock and Roll Pub Tour with Guide: $65
- East End Craft Brewery Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and London, we can see that London 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 London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or London?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of London. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and London, 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 London?
London 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 London in the Summer?
Both London 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. Also, most visitors come to London for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than London. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and London fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than London. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while London receives 195 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than London. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while London receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)London 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or London in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and London. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to London because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is much warmer than London in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and London fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than London during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while London receives 107 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than London. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while London receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)London 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Cairo or London in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as London. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to London this time of year.
It's quite cold in London in the winter. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than London. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and London averages at about 4°C (40°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 London. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while London receives 52 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than London. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while London receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)London 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Cairo or London in the Spring?
Both London and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to London for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than London. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and London fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than London during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while London receives 147 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than London. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while London receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)London 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for London and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
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