Which place is cheaper, Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Tokyo $190
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $190. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Tokyo $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Tokyo $158
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Tokyo $18
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 Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Hurghada: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer from Cairo City Hotels to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- PrivateTransfer from Cairo Airport(CAI) to Suez Canal Cruise Port: $287
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ain Sokhna Port : $287
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tokyo to Narita Airport: $236
- Airport Transfer: Haneda Airport and Tokyo 23 wards: $135
- Center Tokyo Private One Way Transfer To Narita Airport (License): $146
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $56
- Discount Rate, Airport Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda ⇔ Narita : $261
- Experience Private Transfer Between Yokohama and Tokyo: $139
- Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to Central Tokyo: $122
- Haneda Airport (HND): Private Transfer to Hakone/Mount Fuji: $157
- Haneda Airport Private Transfer From Tokyo City: $93
- Haneda Airport Private Transfer To Tokyo City: $93
- Haneda Airport to/from Tokyo City: Private One-Way Transfer: $123
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $18Tokyo $67
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 Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.41
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.41
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Meal at Airport$7.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $21
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $35
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $35
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $42
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks: $45
- Tokyo Retro Backstreet Tokyo Tour Option to Add Dinner: $56
- Tokyo Downtown Akihabara Tour And Dinner Party Adults Only: $59
- Japanese cooking class - Bring the flavors of Japan to France: $61
- Tokyo Cute Bento : Kawaii Lunchbox Cooking Class!: $63
- Authentic Japanese Home Cooking Class in Chiba with Miyuki: $66
- [1 Group Only] Explore Tokyo Ginza Food Tour for Family: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Tokyo $71
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 Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour: $3.48
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Asakusa & Senso-ji Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
- Gyoda Oshi Castle Ninja Experience : $11
- Tokyo Subway Ticket : $11
- Water Bus Ticket Odaiba ↔ Asakusa: $12
- A Different Side of Shibuya: A Dogenzaka Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Tokyo Tower Admission Ticket: $12
- Meet Asakusa with an experienced Japanese guide.: $14
- Tokyo SkyTree Admission E-Tickets with options: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Tokyo $34
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 Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$4.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $94
- Historic Sake Brewery Tour and Culinary Pairing: $125
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $143
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $172
- From Tokyo：Mt.fuji /Museum/Sake brewery/ 1DAY BUS TOUR: $202
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $243
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo is in Asia, 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo in the Summer?
Both Tokyo 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, many visitors come to Tokyo in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Tokyo. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tokyo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Tokyo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Cairo is a little warmer than Tokyo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tokyo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Tokyo. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Tokyo averages at about 5°C (42°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 Tokyo. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 175 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Tokyo. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Tokyo in the Spring?
Both Tokyo 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, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In April, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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