Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca or Alexandria?
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 Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Palma de Mallorca can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Palma de Mallorca $201
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $201. 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 Alexandria and Palma de Mallorca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Palma de Mallorca $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Palma de Mallorca $164
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Palma de Mallorca
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca? 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: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Palma de Mallorca $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $102
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $24
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.98
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Bus Ride$1.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $69
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma Downtown to PMI Airport: $87
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $83
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $107
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Van: $124
- East Mallorca Coasteering Experience with Transfers: $84
- North Mallorca Coasteering Tour with Transfers: $84
- Private Transfer to/from Mallorca Airport: $305
- Pirates Adventure Show with transfer from North Area: $84
- Port de Pollença to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Transfer: $90
- Private ONE WAY arrival OR departure transfer in Mallorca from/to airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Andratx to Mallorca airport (PMI): $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca?
Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca and Alexandria 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 dayAlexandria $15Palma de Mallorca $91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Mallorcan Food Tour in Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Palma de Mallorca : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $62
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $71
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $114
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $141
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $144
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Palma de Mallorca $40
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Cairo Tour of Pyramids, GEM and Khan Al-Khalili: $290
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $175
- Alamein and Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch: $200
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night By Horse Carriage ride And Free Walking Tour: $71
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $105
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Palma de Mallorca Quest Experience in Castle Bellver Prison Break: $7.17
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Official Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $12
- Palma city cruise with iconic views: $19
- Skip the Line: Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience : $22
- Guided tour of the winery and vineyards : $26
- Private Aqua Rocket Experience in Balearic Islands: $30
- Guided Tasting Tour in 16th century House and Olive Oil Factory: $31
- Blue Cave Private Group Introductory Snorkeling Tour: $35
- Small-Group Walking Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Palma de Mallorca $35
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.64
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting/wine tasting wines from Mallorca: $30
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $59
- Mallorca Wine Tour Taste Local Wines in Santa Maria: $72
- Wine Tasting Mallorca : $81
- Gastronomic Wine Tasting Experience Guided by a Sommelier: $84
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $198
- Bodega Tour XL Mallorca incl. 3x wine tasting pick up east coast: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa and Palma de Mallorca is in Europe, 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Palma de Mallorca, 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 Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca?
Palma de Mallorca has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Alexandria experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Palma de Mallorca. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Alexandria is around the same temperature as Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 24°C (76°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in July than Palma de Mallorca. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca in the Autumn?
Both Palma de Mallorca and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca in the Winter?
Both Palma de Mallorca and Alexandria during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Palma de Mallorca fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Palma de Mallorca. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Palma de Mallorca in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Palma de Mallorca. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Alexandria is a little warmer than Palma de Mallorca. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Palma de Mallorca averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Palma de Mallorca. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Palma de Mallorca receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Palma de Mallorca and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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