Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan?
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 Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan?
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.
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $33Wuyuan $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $33, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan is $73. 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 Wuyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $11Wuyuan $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $22Wuyuan $52
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Wuyuan
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Wuyuan? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.80Wuyuan $13
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 Hurghada: $292
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Sharm El-Sheikh: $292
- Private Transfer from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh : $290
- Private Transfer Cairo to Hurghada: $290
- Private Transfer From Cairo to Hurghada By Car: $280
- 2 Days Private Guided Tours of Cairo and Giza with Free Cairo Airport Transfers: $280
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Wuyuan?
Prices for flights to both Wuyuan 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 $18Wuyuan $35
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 Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $9.09Wuyuan $19
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.48Wuyuan $14
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Wuyuan, we can see that Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Cairo or Wuyuan?
Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan in the Summer?
Both Wuyuan 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.
In the summer, Cairo is around the same temperature as Wuyuan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 30°C (85°F).
Wuyuan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in July than Wuyuan. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Wuyuan 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Wuyuan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Wuyuan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Wuyuan. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Wuyuan fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In October, Cairo usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Wuyuan 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Wuyuan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Wuyuan. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cairo is much warmer than Wuyuan in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Cairo usually gets less rain in January than Wuyuan. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Wuyuan 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Wuyuan in the Spring?
Both Wuyuan and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
In the spring, Cairo is a little warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. In April, Cairo usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Wuyuan 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Wuyuan and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.