Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca?
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.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Palma de Mallorca $201
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $201. 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 Palma de Mallorca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Palma de Mallorca $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Palma de Mallorca $164
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Palma de Mallorca
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Palma de Mallorca? 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 Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Palma de Mallorca $29
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 Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.98
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Bus Ride$1.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $82
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $112
- Departure Transfer: Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI by Luxury Car: $172
- East Mallorca Coasteering Experience with Transfers: $84
- Private Transfer to/from Mallorca Airport: $305
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $84
- Port de Pollença to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Andratx to Mallorca airport (PMI): $125
- Private Transfer from Cala d'Or to Mallorca airport (PMI): $143
- Private Transfer from Can Picafort to Mallorca airport (PMI): $158
- Private Transfer from Magaluf to Mallorca airport (PMI): $80
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Alcudia: $158
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Palma de Mallorca?
Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca 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 $18Palma de Mallorca $91
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 Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Treurer Gourmet Tapas Dinner and Olive Oil Tasting: $72
- Self Guided Food Tour in Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca: $86
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $108
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $143
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Palma de Mallorca $40
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 Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Palma de Mallorca Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.38
- Palma de Mallorca Quest Experience in Castle Bellver Prison Break: $7.16
- Self-guided Walking Tour and Outdoor Escape Game in Cala Millor, in German: $19
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $19
- Guided tour of the winery and vineyards : $26
- Alcudia Old town 90 Minutes Guided Walking Tour: $26
- 1 Hour Electric Scooter Tour in Palma: $30
- Boat Tour 2 hour in Palma Bay: $33
- Blue Cave Private Group Introductory Snorkeling Tour: $35
- Small-Group Walking Tour: $36
- Segway Tour 1 Hour in Palma: $36
- Palma de Mallorca Sightseeing Day Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Palma de Mallorca $35
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $55
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Palma de Mallorca?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Palma de Mallorca, 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 Palma de Mallorca?
Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Palma de Mallorca. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Cairo is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. 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 Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 334 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca in the Autumn?
Both Palma de Mallorca 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 hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.
In the autumn, Cairo is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 204 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca 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)Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca in the Winter?
Both Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palma de Mallorca receives 164 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Palma de Mallorca in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Palma de Mallorca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Cairo is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Palma de Mallorca during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Palma de Mallorca receives 210 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Palma de Mallorca and Cairo
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| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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