Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Toronto $32
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 Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport to Waterloo Black Car Service: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $185
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $172
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $166
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $72
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ by Luxury SUV: $190
- Low cost Transfer: Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls (Lake): $657
- Niagara Falls private transfers : $275
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $700
- One-Way Private Airport Transfer from Toronto to Pearson Airport: $67
- Personalized Toronto Airport Transfer Service: $125
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $18Toronto $112
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Kensington Market By The Sidewalk Food Tour: $52
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Dinner & Illumination Tower: $79
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Toronto $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.40
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toronto by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $11
- The Reel Toronto Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $15
- The Reel Toronto GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Toronto $22
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 Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $42
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Toronto?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Toronto. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
Cairo is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto 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, many travelers come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Cairo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cairo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Toronto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Cairo is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 14°C (57°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Toronto for the activities around the city during these months.
Cairo is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 21°C (70°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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