Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Salzburg $217
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $217. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Salzburg $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Salzburg $214
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Salzburg $23
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: Cairo Airport Arrival to any hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer : $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotels within Cairo and Giza: $10
- Private Transfer from Cairo International Airport to Cairo &Giza : $10
- Private Transfer: From/To Cairo International Airport Cairo Giza: $11
- Private Arrival Transfer From Cairo Airport: $11
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo City to Cairo Airport: $12
- Departure Airport Transfer from Cairo or Giza to Cairo Airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $118
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $99
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $102
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $99
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $277
- Hallstatt daytrip: Transfer to Hallstatt + Salzburg and back: $523
- Private Salzburg transfer : $239
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver : $200
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Munich: $245
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $202
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $277
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $18Salzburg $84
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 Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $101
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
- Private Knödel (Austrian Dumplings) Cooking Class with a Chef: $178
- Private Artisanal Charcuterie "Marende" Cooking Class with a Chef: $274
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Salzburg $35
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:
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $1.00
- Egyptian Museum Tour Cave Church Old Cairo Saladin Citadel: $1.00
- Best Day TourTo Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum, Bazar,Lunch: $1.75
- Cheap Day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx With Camel Rid : $2.00
- Best Egypt Tour Giza Pyramids Sphinx lunch fees camel 9rd pyramid: $3.50
- VIP privatr tour Giza pyramids sphins &Saqqara and Memphis : $3.50
- Explore Giza Pyramids on a Private ATV or Camel Tour: $4.00
- Chep Day Tour Pyramids Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Camel: $4.00
- Private Half Day Pyramids Tour with Felucca: $4.50
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Iconic Giza Pyramids From Cairo: $5.00
- Cairo Highlights Tours Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Salzburg Music, Myths and Baroque Beauty Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.94
- Zell am See Exploration Game and Tour: $7.15
- Mozart's Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour: $7.15
- Salzburg Uncovered: Your Self Guided Adventure: $8.34
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $17
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour in Mozart's footsteps through Salzburg: $26
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour through Salzburg: $31
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Salzburg $31
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 Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Brewery Tour: $60
- Cheers to Beer &Wine Tasting with local Food Pairing: $95
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $204
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Salzburg?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salzburg this time of the year. In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Salzburg. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
Cairo is much warmer than Salzburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Salzburg. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Salzburg. In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Salzburg averages at about -0°C (31°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Salzburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Salzburg. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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