Which place is cheaper, Antwerp or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Antwerp?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
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 Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Antwerp $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Antwerp is $132. 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 Antwerp in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Antwerp $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Antwerp $154
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Antwerp
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Antwerp? 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 Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Antwerp $13
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:
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $253
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Antwerp?
Prices for flights to both Antwerp 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 $6.39Antwerp $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
- Alexandria Food Tour: $50
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Antwerp $8.80
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alexandria Library Entry Tickets With Pickup and Drop Off: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.26
- Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.26
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to the Roman Theater in Alexandria: $4.26
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.26
- Skip The Line Bibliotheca Alexandria Entry Ticket: $4.26
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.26
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.27
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.07
- Walking Tour with Audioguide App: $8.07
- Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio): $16
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Antwerp $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Antwerp, we can see that Antwerp 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 Antwerp 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp 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 Antwerp Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Antwerp?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Antwerp, 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 Antwerp?
Antwerp 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 Antwerp in the Summer?
Both Antwerp and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year.
In July, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Antwerp. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Antwerp fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Antwerp. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Antwerp 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Antwerp in the Autumn?
Both Antwerp and Alexandria during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Antwerp for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Alexandria is much warmer than Antwerp in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Antwerp fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Antwerp. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Antwerp 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Antwerp in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Antwerp. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, many visitors come to Antwerp in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Antwerp can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Antwerp. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Antwerp averages at about 3°C (38°F).
In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Antwerp. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Antwerp 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Antwerp in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Antwerp. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Antwerp for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Antwerp. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Antwerp fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Antwerp. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Antwerp 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Antwerp and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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