Which place is cheaper, Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa?
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 Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa?
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.
Saaremaa
Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia and it has a unique and rural atmosphere that makes it an interesting place to visit. Saaremaa has remained rural and frozen in time due to its isolated location, particularly during Soviet occupation when it was used as a military base. The island still has working windmills, hand placed stone walls, and old stone churches that feel like you've stepped back in time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Saaremaa $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Saaremaa is $150. 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 Saaremaa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Saaremaa $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Saaremaa $84
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Saaremaa
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Saaremaa? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Saaremaa $56
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
- 3 Private Full-Day Tours to Cairo Top Attractions+One Airport Transfer: $300
- 1 Day Aswan Abu Simple Tour with Transfer Included: $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 Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saaremaa
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Saaremaa:
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Rental Car and Gas for a Day$40
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Saaremaa?
Prices for flights to both Saaremaa 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 $18Saaremaa $74
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.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $5.00
- Great tour toThe Grand Museum of Giza and Nile River DinnerCruise: $5.00
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $7.00
- Cairo Food Tour with Nile Felucca Ride : $7.00
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $7.50
- Night Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer and folklore show: $8.00
- night-tour Nile dinner cruise with open buffet and belly dancer: $8.00
- Local Oriental Food Tour from Cairo or Giza hotels: $9.00
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $9.00
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $9.00
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $9.00
- Giza pyramids,Sphinx,ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise& shopping: $9.00
Typical Food Prices in Saaremaa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Saaremaa:
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Salmon$1.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Saaremaa $24
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:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Saaremaa $13
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 Saaremaa, we can see that Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Saaremaa?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 520 times larger than the population of Saaremaa. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Saaremaa, 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 Saaremaa?
Saaremaa 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 Saaremaa in the Summer?
Both Saaremaa 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Saaremaa because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally much warmer than Saaremaa. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Saaremaa fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Saaremaa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Saaremaa. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saaremaa receives 302 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Saaremaa. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saaremaa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Saaremaa 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saaremaa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Saaremaa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the small town atmosphere and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Saaremaa this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Saaremaa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Saaremaa fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Saaremaa during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Saaremaa receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saaremaa. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Saaremaa receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Saaremaa 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saaremaa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Saaremaa. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Saaremaa for the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Saaremaa. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Saaremaa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Saaremaa averages at about -3°C (27°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 Saaremaa. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saaremaa receives 33 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Saaremaa. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Saaremaa 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)Saaremaa -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Saaremaa in the Spring?
Both Saaremaa 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 visitors come to Saaremaa in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Saaremaa can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Saaremaa. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Saaremaa fluctuates around 4°C (38°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Saaremaa during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Saaremaa receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Saaremaa. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Saaremaa receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Saaremaa 4°C (38°F)
Typical Weather for Saaremaa and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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