Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Berlin?
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 Berlin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Berlin?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 3-Day Tours from Munich, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Munich.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Berlin? 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 Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Berlin $19
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:
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $253
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $244
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Dresden with 2 Hours of Sightseeing: $245
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $142
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $135
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $142
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $109
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $114
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $32
- Berlin Airport Arrival Transfer to Potsdam Hotels: $174
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $80
- Berlin Airporttransfer, Driver, Chauffeur, Limousinenservice: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $6.39Berlin $56
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
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour to Alamein and Alexandria: $169
- National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8 Days Ultra Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $117
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $135
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.22
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.23
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $3.28
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.28
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.77
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.77
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Berlin $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Berlin?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 11% larger than the population of Berlin. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Berlin, 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 Berlin?
Berlin 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 Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Alexandria during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Berlin. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Berlin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Alexandria is much warmer than Berlin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Berlin. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Berlin. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Berlin can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Berlin averages at about -0°C (31°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Berlin. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Berlin because of the activities around the city.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Berlin. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Berlin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.