Which place is cheaper, Santander 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 Santander?
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 Santander 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 Santander?
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.
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
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 Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Santander $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Santander is $162. 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Santander $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Santander $120
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Santander? 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 Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Santander $28
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $290
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $290
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $39
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $39
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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 $18Santander $83
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 $9.09Santander $21
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
- All inclusive Tour To Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.50
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $5.00
- Full Experience Giza pyramids,Sphinx,Camel ride&inside Pyramid : $5.00
- Shopping Tour Discover Khan El Khalili & More: $5.00
- Private shopping tours from Cairo/Giza hotel with expert guide : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Santander Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $5.77
- Guided tour of Santander Cathedral: $14
- The El Centro Botin Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $15
- 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay: $17
- Guided tour in English of the center of Santander: $20
- El Sardinero Stadium Guided Tour: $21
- Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket: $30
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Train: $31
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Guided kayak tour of Santander Bay with a tour guide.: $41
- Guided Tour by Electric Bike: $65
- Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum with tickets- small groups: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Santander $17
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 Santander
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Santander:
- Wine Tourism and Cheese in Cantabria: $209
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Santander, we can see that Santander 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 Santander 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 Santander would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santander 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 Santander Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Santander?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Santander. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Santander, 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 Santander?
Santander 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 Santander in the Summer?
Both Santander 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 July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Santander fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Santander. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Santander during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 213 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Santander. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Santander receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Santander 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Santander in the Autumn?
Both Santander 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.
Cairo is a little warmer than Santander in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Santander fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Santander. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 133 hours of full sun.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Santander. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Santander receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Santander 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Santander in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Santander. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Santander. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Santander averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Santander during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 91 hours of full sun in the winter.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Santander. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santander receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Santander 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Santander in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Santander. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Santander fluctuates around 12°C (53°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 Santander. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 148 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santander. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Santander. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Santander receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Santander 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santander and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.