Which place is cheaper, Marseille 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 Marseille?
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 Marseille 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 Marseille?
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.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Marseille $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $210. 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 Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Marseille $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Marseille $166
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Marseille? 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 Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Marseille $33
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 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass$3.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer Marseille to Isle sur la Sorgue : $233
- Airport transfer service - Avignon: $227
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille by Business Car: $125
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille by Luxury Van: $130
- Comfortable Private Transfer Marseille Airport <-> Arles: $263
- Cruise Port ↔ Marseille Provence Airport Transfer: $114
- Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Luxury Van: $130
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Arles city - Arrival Private Transfer: $164
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Marseille Airport (MRS): Transfer to Marseille Cruise Port: $226
- Marseille Airport Transfer to Cruise Port: $167
- Marseille Airport Transfer to Marseille or Aix en Provence: $179
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille 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 $18Marseille $86
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 Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $38
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $114
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $118
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $129
- Great Marseille Ebike and Food Tour: $131
- Private Food Tour in Marseille 3 Hours with a local expert.: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Marseille $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
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Marseille Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Marseille Old Port to Peak Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- entry ticket to the Sky Center panoramic terrace: $17
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- OM Stadium Tour: $25
- Ecopark Adventures Treetop Adventure: $28
- Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $29
- Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada": $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Marseille $32
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 Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $24
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $130
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $179
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $187
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $190
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $197
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $211
- From Marseille : Sidecar Wine Tour to Cassis and Bandol: $287
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $411
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Marseille, we can see that Marseille 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 Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Marseille?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Marseille, 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 Marseille?
Marseille 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 Marseille in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Marseille. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Marseille. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Marseille in the Autumn?
Both Marseille and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Marseille in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Marseille. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Marseille during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Marseille. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Marseille in the Winter?
Both Marseille and Cairo during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Marseille. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Marseille averages at about 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Marseille. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Marseille in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Marseille. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Marseille during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Marseille. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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