Which place is cheaper, Cairo or Kos?
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 Kos or Cairo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kos and Cairo 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: Kos or Cairo?
Kos
Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Athens, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Greece, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, and The Best Historical Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKos €165Cairo €28
The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €165, while the average daily cost in Cairo is €28. 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 Kos and Cairo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKos €62Cairo €9.60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKos €124Cairo €19
Compare Hotels in Kos and Cairo
Looking for a hotel in Kos or Cairo? 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: Kos Hotel Prices and Cairo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kos €37Cairo €3.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos
Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A Day's 3-Island Cruise Tour with Transfer: $54
- Arrival transfer from Kos Airport : $74
- Artemis Hamam and Spa with Hotel Transfers Kos Island: $60
- From Kalymnos Self-Guided Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $68
- Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $66
- Kos Hotels to Kos Airport Private One–Way Transfer: $65
- Kos Private Airport and Hotel Transfer : $78
- Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer: $33
- Kos transfer services, Kos - Airport - Kos: $118
- Paradise Beach Return Transfer: $27
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer to Mount Zia for Sunset Viewing: $29
- Lido Water Park Admission Ticket with Transfers: $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride€0.07
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Taxi Ride€0.27
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Cairo?
Prices for flights to both Cairo and Kos 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 dayKos €75Cairo €15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos
For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Cruise with Swimming and BBQ Dinner: $65
- Kos Greek Night with Transfer Dinner and Unlimited Wine: $66
- Kefalos Sunset Cruise from Kos with Dinner: $67
- Greek Dinner with Music, Dancing, and Unlimited Wine: $88
- Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $111
- Kos 4x4 Sunset Adventure with dinner: $113
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kos €33Cairo €7.74
Tours and Activities in Kos
For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kos Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Kos Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise with Swimming Stops: $23
- Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $24
- From Zia Sunset Tour: $29
- 3-Island Cruise with Lunch, Swimming and Audio Guide: $29
- Kos : 3-Island Wooden Ship Cruise w/ Lunch on Captain Hook: $29
- Zia Village Sunset Tour with Hotel Pickup: $29
- From 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide: $29
- The Santa Maria 3 Island Cruise in the Aegean w/ Free Audio Guide: $30
- Barco De Pirata Cruise at 3 Islands in Greece : $30
- 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island with Personalized Audio Guide: $31
- From Kos:A full day cruise in the newest luxury vessel!: $35
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€0.72
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two€5.51
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKos €19Cairo €1.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Kos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:
- Sip and Savor Boutique Wine Tasting Experience: $66
- Guided Tour of Kos Town Asclepeion and Zia with Wine Tasting: $99
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 Kos and Cairo, we can see that Kos is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kos is in Europe and Cairo is in Africa, 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 Kos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kos 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 Kos Expensive? and Is Cairo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kos or Cairo?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 400 times larger than the population of Kos. When comparing the sizes of Kos and Cairo, 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.
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.