Which place is cheaper, Tenerife 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 Tenerife?
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 Tenerife can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Tenerife?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Tenerife $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is $183. 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 Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Tenerife $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Tenerife $124
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Tenerife? 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 Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Tenerife $70
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:
- 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): $229
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $57
- 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
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dives Packages with Transfers in Tenerife: $131
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $75
- From Tenerife South: La Gomera Full-Day Trip with Transfers: $170
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $149
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $199
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Port to Tenerife Airport (TFS): $116
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $115
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $116
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $72
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $29
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $24
- Tenerife Airport (TFN) to Tenerife - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife 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 $15Tenerife $78
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $40
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $52
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $59
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $59
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $77
- Teide National Park Stargazing Experience Without Dinner(NO Food): $78
- "The Wild South" musical show with dinner and transportation: $81
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $92
- Astronomical experience on Mount Teide with sunset, stargazing, and dinner: $93
- Mount Teide Night Tour: Stargazing, Dinner and Hotel Pick up: $93
- Stargazing Experience with Dinner & Drinks : $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Tenerife $32
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alamain Private Day Tour from Alexandria Port : $160
- Private Cairo Tour of Pyramids, GEM and Khan Al-Khalili: $290
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $175
- 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: $110
- Alexandria Day Tour: $105
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.52
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.59
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.87
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.87
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Palmetum Entry Ticket: $7.05
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $7.05
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $8.22
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $8.33
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.40
- Twin Ticket Casa de los Balcones + Molino de gofio del Hoyo: $11
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $12
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Tenerife $7.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $20
- Valley of Tegueste: Wine Tour with Tasting at El Lomo Winery: $21
- Tenerife : Brewery guided tour with tasting at TACOA Brewery: $23
- Ecological Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Visit to Arafo Mountain Vineyard and Organic Wine Tasting: $78
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $96
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $179
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife 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 Tenerife 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria or Tenerife?
Tenerife 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 Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Tenerife. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Alexandria is a little warmer than Tenerife. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Tenerife averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in July than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Tenerife in the Autumn?
Both Tenerife 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 Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife 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. Also, most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Alexandria is cooler than Tenerife in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Tenerife fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Tenerife in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Tenerife. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Alexandria is around the same temperature as Tenerife. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Tenerife averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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