A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cairo vs. Los Cristianos for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cairo or Los Cristianos?

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 Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos?

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.

Los Cristianos

Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.

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 in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Los Cristianos or Cairo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Cairo Prices
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    Los Cristianos Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Cairo $33
    Los Cristianos $179

The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Los Cristianos is $179. 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 Los Cristianos in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cairo $11
    Los Cristianos $67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cairo $22
    Los Cristianos $134
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Los Cristianos

Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Los Cristianos? 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.

Hotels in Cairo


Hotels in Los Cristianos


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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 Los Cristianos Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cairo $3.80
    Los Cristianos $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.08
  • 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 Cairo and SPX International Airport Meet assist transfer: $15
  • Transfer within Cairo from Cairo Airport (Private): $35
  • Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
  • Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza: $20
  • Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotel: $13
  • Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel at Cairo or Giza: $15
  • Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel - Private Transfer: $25
  • The Nile: Felucca Ride with Meal and Transfers: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Los Cristianos?

Prices for flights to both Los Cristianos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cairo $18
    Los Cristianos $77
Typical Food Prices in Cairo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:


  • 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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cairo $9.09
    Los Cristianos $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo

Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entry to Camel Market for Two
    $0.84
  • 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 Los Cristianos

For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Camel Experience: $4.70
  • Paddle Surf & Snorkeling Experience in Playa de las Américas: $35
  • Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $59
  • Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $65
  • VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $170

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cairo $1.48
    Los Cristianos $8.38

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 Los Cristianos, we can see that Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Cristianos 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 Los Cristianos Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cairo or Los Cristianos?

Cairo has a larger population, and is about 336290 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Los Cristianos, 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.