Which place is cheaper, Lugo 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 Lugo?
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 Lugo 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 Lugo?
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.
Lugo
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Lugo $144
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Lugo is $144. 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 Lugo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Lugo $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Lugo $118
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Lugo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Lugo? 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 Lugo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Lugo $24
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Lugo?
Prices for flights to both Lugo 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 $18Lugo $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Lugo $16
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
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour to Pyramids with Professional Photographer : $5.00
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- All Inclusive Tour Pyramids of Giza , Sphinx and Lunch : $5.00
- Vip Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Gem Museum, and Lunch : $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Lugo $19
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 Lugo, we can see that Lugo 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 Lugo 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 Lugo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lugo 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 Lugo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Lugo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Lugo, 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 Lugo?
Lugo 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 Lugo in the Summer?
Both Lugo and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lugo averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Lugo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lugo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Lugo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lugo in the Autumn?
Both Lugo 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.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Lugo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Lugo fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 155 hours of full sun.
Lugo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Lugo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Lugo 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lugo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Lugo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
Cairo is a little warmer than Lugo in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Lugo fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
Lugo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Lugo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Lugo 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Lugo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Lugo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Lugo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Lugo averages at about 13°C (55°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 Lugo. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 167 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Lugo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Lugo 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Lugo and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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