Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Vienna?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Vienna $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Vienna $22
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 Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $95
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $116
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $119
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $118
- Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $22
- Car Transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $257
- City TRANSFER Vienna: $89
- Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $15Vienna $68
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $102
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $119
- Strauss Dinner Show: $119
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $126
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $144
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $155
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $171
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $171
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $180
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $180
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Vienna $45
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.59
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.81
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $5.78
- Krems an der Donau Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Vienna Prater Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.45
- Vienna (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $7.20
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $30
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $143
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $144
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $144
- Wine Tasting Tour: $162
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $162
- In Vienna Veritas - An Exclusive historical Wine tasting tour: $167
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Vienna?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Vienna. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Alexandria is much warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Vienna. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Vienna. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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