Which place is cheaper, Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro?
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 Bocas del Toro can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Bocas del Toro?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Bocas del Toro
The capital of the Bocas del Toro province, this city of the same name sits in the Caribbean West region of Panama. Bocas del Toro, or Bocas Town, is in the district of Bocas del Toro, which also includes the towns of Bastimentos, Cauchero, Punta Laurel, and Tierra Oscura. The district has a population of about 17,000 and covers a total area of 433.2 square kilometers, and the town has a population of about 13,000. The area is a tourist destination for its beautiful beaches, excellent snorkeling and diving, and interesting culture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Panama.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Bocas del Toro $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Bocas del Toro is $96. 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 Bocas del Toro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Bocas del Toro $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Bocas del Toro $66
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Bocas del Toro
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Bocas del Toro? 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 Bocas del Toro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Bocas del Toro $10
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 Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $102
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bocas del Toro
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bocas del Toro:
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Water Taxi$3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bocas del Toro
Also for Bocas del Toro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Bocas del Toro to Puerto Viejo: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Bocas del Toro?
Prices for flights to both Bocas del Toro 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 $15Bocas del Toro $47
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 Bocas del Toro
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bocas del Toro:
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Lunch$15
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Breakfast$14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Bocas del Toro $21
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bocas del Toro
For Bocas del Toro, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Island Boat Tour$25
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Starfish Island Boat Trip$20
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Yoga Class$4.99
Tours and Activities in Bocas del Toro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bocas del Toro.
- Zapatilla Island Hopping Day Tour: $49
- Bioluminescence Tour - Bocas del Toro: $49
- Bioluminescence Snorkeling and Boat Experience at Bocas del Toro: $50
- Isla Colon Tour to Bird Island, Boca del Drago and Starfish Beach: $50
- Bocas del Toro Island Hopping Day Tour in Zapatilla Beach: $51
- From Isla Colon: Bocas del Toro Archipelago Boat Tour: $56
- Stand Up Paddle Board Experience in Bahia Honda Bocas del Toro: $60
- Speed Boat tour to Mangrove Point -Starfish Beach -Bocas del Drago and Birds Island: $65
- Full-Day Speedboat Tour, Wildlife, and Snorkeling in Bocas del Toro in Panama: $68
- Bocas Biodiversity: A Birds & Wildlife EcoTour Experience: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Bocas del Toro $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Bocas del Toro, we can see that Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro is in Central America, 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 Bocas del Toro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bocas del Toro 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 Bocas del Toro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Bocas del Toro?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 390 times larger than the population of Bocas del Toro. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Bocas del Toro, 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 Bocas del Toro?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Alexandria or Bocas del Toro in the Summer?
Both Bocas del Toro 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bocas del Toro year-round.
Bocas del Toro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Bocas del Toro. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bocas del Toro receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Bocas del Toro. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Bocas del Toro fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Bocas del Toro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Bocas del Toro in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Bocas del Toro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Bocas del Toro attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bocas del Toro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Bocas del Toro. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bocas del Toro receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Alexandria is cooler than Bocas del Toro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Bocas del Toro fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Bocas del Toro 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Bocas del Toro in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Bocas del Toro. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bocas del Toro throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bocas del Toro. Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Bocas del Toro. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bocas del Toro receives 319 mm (12.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Alexandria is much colder than Bocas del Toro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Bocas del Toro averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Bocas del Toro 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Bocas del Toro in the Spring?
Both Bocas del Toro and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bocas del Toro because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bocas del Toro. In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Bocas del Toro. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bocas del Toro receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Alexandria is generally cooler than Bocas del Toro. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Bocas del Toro fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Bocas del Toro 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Bocas del Toro and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 319 mm (12.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 193 mm (7.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 276 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 367 mm (14.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 402 mm (15.8 in) |
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