Which place is cheaper, Wellington 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 Wellington?
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 Wellington 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 Wellington?
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.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, and The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand.
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Cairo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Wellington $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $124. 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 Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Wellington $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Wellington $120
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Wellington? 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 Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Wellington $12
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 Meet and Assist in Cairo Airport with Private Transfer to Cairo Hotels: $49
- VIP Cairo and SPX International Airport Meet assist transfer: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cairo APT-HTL (CAI): $33
- Transfer to Cairo & Giza Hotels From Cairo Airport: $35
- Transfer from Cairo, Giza or Cairo airport to Ain Sokhna: $60
- Transfer from Cairo Int. Airport to Cairo/Giza hotels: $21
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza : $18
- Transfer from Cairo Airport to the Hotels in Cairo or Giza: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour: $59
- Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV: $75
- Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel: $58
- Private Transfer from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington Port to Wellington Airport (WLG): $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $106
- Wellington Airport(WLG) to Wellington-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- WLG Airport to City Private RoundTrip Transfer: $93
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket + Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington 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 $18Wellington $51
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 Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Wellington $16
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:
- 1 Day Private Tour in Cairo and Giza: $90
- 2 Days in Cairo & Giza Private Tour : $80
- 2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Pyramids and Museums: $253
- 2-Day Tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour: $290
- 2-Days Tour at Cairo & Giza: $86
- 2-Days Tours at Cairo & Giza : $143
- 3 Days Private Tour in Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria: $70
- 8-Hour Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and local Bazaars: $14
- Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo: $95
- Alexandria day tour : $75
- All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour to All Pyramids and Cairo and 2 evenings: $299
- All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca: $39
Tours and Activities in Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Return Cable Car Ticket: $6.95
- Wellington Zoo General Entry Tickets: $15
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis: $27
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Temple: $27
- Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Spaceship: $27
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Entry Ticket: $28
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket: $32
- Wētā Workshop Creative Classes Experience Ticket: $32
- Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington: $33
- Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament: $33
- Zealandia by Day Tour: $37
- Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Classes Ticket: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Wellington $12
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 Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $99
- From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $168
- Exclusive Martinborough Wine Tour: $210
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $391
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Wellington, we can see that Wellington 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 Wellington is in Pacific, 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 Wellington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wellington 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 Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Wellington?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Wellington. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Wellington, 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 Wellington?
Wellington 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 Wellington in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Wellington. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Wellington in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cairo is much warmer than Wellington. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Wellington averages at about 18°C (64°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Wellington. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the summer, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin January. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 242 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Wellingtonin January. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCairo 28°C (82°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Wellington in the Autumn?
Both Wellington 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, most visitors come to Wellington for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Cairo is generally much warmer than Wellingtonin April. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Wellington during autumn. Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 163 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin April. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCairo 23°C (73°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Wellington in the Winter?
Both Wellington 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, the winter months attract visitors to Wellington because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cairo is a little warmer than Wellington in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Wellington fluctuates around 10°C (49°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the winter, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Wellingtonin July. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wellington receives 122 hours of full sun.
Wellington gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Wellingtonin July. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCairo 14°C (57°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Wellington in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Wellington. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Furthermore, the beaches are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Wellington. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Wellington averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Wellington during spring. Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Wellington receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin October. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCairo 21°C (70°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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