As of November 12, 2026, Egypt is cheaper than Madagascar for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $69 in Egypt against $73 in Madagascar, a gap of 4.7%. Over the past year Egypt has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.8% after inflation, against −2.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Egypt is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Egypt | Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $69 | $73 |
| Lean day | $29 | $31 |
| Comfortable day | $173 | $179 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.8% | −2.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +13.5% | +1.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | +6.8% | −7.5% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.8 · Well set up | 2.2 · Expedition-grade |
| Index score | 68 | 55 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Sep | Apr, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea after a 2024 devaluation.
The catchInflation has eaten much of the devaluation, hassle at major sites is constant, and hotels increasingly quote in dollars.
Lemurs, baobabs and a road network that turns 300 km into two days.
The catchInfrastructure is among the weakest anywhere; you need a driver, time and patience. Political unrest flares periodically.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.