As of November 12, 2026, Egypt is cheaper than Türkiye for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $69 in Egypt against $94 in Türkiye, a gap of 35.9%. Over the past year Egypt has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.8% after inflation, against −6.5%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Türkiye is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Egypt | Türkiye |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $69 | $94 |
| Lean day | $29 | $41 |
| Comfortable day | $173 | $224 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.8% | −6.5% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +13.5% | +19.0% |
| Versus 5-year average | +6.8% | −22.9% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.8 · Well set up | 4.5 · Effortless |
| Index score | 68 | 52 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Sep | Mar, Jun, 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.
The classic lesson in why the exchange rate alone lies: the lira falls, and prices rise faster.
The catchInflation has outrun depreciation for long stretches, so Istanbul can cost more in dollars than it did years ago. Foreigner museum pricing is steep.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.