Which place is cheaper, Trieste 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 Trieste?
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 Trieste 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Trieste $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Trieste is $145. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Trieste $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Trieste $130
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Trieste? 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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Trieste $21
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Day trip to Venice by ship with free bus transfer to port: $101
- Private Transfer Trieste Port to Venice Marco Polo Airport / City: $215
- Private Transfer from Koper Port to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $167
- Private Transfer from Trieste Cruise Port to Venice or Return: $143
- Private direct transfer with local driver from Trieste to Zagreb: $191
- Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Ljubljana: $237
- Private transfer from Ilirska Bistrica to Ljubljana city: $166
- Private transfer from Izola to Ljubljana city: $244
- Private transfer from Lipica to airport Ljubljana: $234
- Private transfer from Piran to Ljubljana city: $267
- Private transfer from Portoroz to Ljubljana city: $257
- Private transfer from Trieste to Pula: $171
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 $18Trieste $63
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Unique Food Tour with Local Flavors and Tastings: $90
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $154
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Trieste $25
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.17
- Trieste Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Lisjak Olive Estates Private Tour with Olive Oil Tasting: $12
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $22
- Panoramic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise: $37
- Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting: $42
- Trieste Private Walking Tour with a Local: $57
- Prosecco Origins Wine Experience: $66
- Tour to Postojna and Predjama Castle from Koper: $81
- Piran Old Town Walking Tour: $84
- Full Day Venice Tour from Trieste for First Time Cruise Visitors: $92
- Best Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Trieste $9.39
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 Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $143
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $182
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $293
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Trieste, we can see that Trieste 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 Trieste 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 Trieste would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trieste 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 Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Trieste?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Trieste. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Trieste, 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 Trieste?
Trieste 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 Trieste in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Trieste. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Trieste this time of year.
In July, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Trieste. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 288 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Trieste. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Trieste 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Trieste in the Autumn?
Both Trieste 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 Trieste for the natural beauty of the area.
Cairo is a little warmer than Trieste in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Trieste fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Trieste. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Trieste 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Trieste in the Winter?
Both Trieste 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 Trieste in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
In the winter, Cairo is much warmer than Trieste. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Trieste averages at about 5°C (41°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 96 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Trieste. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Trieste 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Trieste in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Trieste. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Trieste for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Cairo is generally much warmer than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Trieste. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Trieste 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Trieste 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 (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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