A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Alexandria vs. Cancun for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Alexandria $20
  Cancun $136

The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Cancun is $136. 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 Cancun in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Alexandria $7.51
  Cancun $79
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Alexandria $15
  Cancun $158

Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Cancun

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Alexandria $2.34
  Cancun $14

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:

• Taxi to Train Station
  $0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:

• Private transfer from Alexandria to Luxor: $246
• Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $251
• Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $47
• Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $75
• Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $80
• Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
• Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
• Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $19
• From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $82
• Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
• Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $75
• Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cancun

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cancun:

• Taxi Around Town
  $1.35
• Airport Shuttle (for 2)
  $11
• Ferry to Isla de Mujeres (for 2)
  $14
• Local Bus (for 2)
  $1.64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cancun

Also for Cancun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Cancun Airport Costa Mujeres Private Transfers ROUD TRIP: $110
• Private Transfer to/From Cancun Airpor/Hotel zone: $44
• ATV Cancun and Tulum Tour: Zipline and round trip transfer: $34
• Airport Private Transfer Puerto Aventuras: $96
• Airport Transfer Cancun: $60
• Airport Transfers to Puerto Juarez - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $148
• Airport Transfers to Puerto Morelos - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $128
• Airport transfers to Isla Mujeres: $175
• Amazing Combo - Horseback Riding, ATV (Single), Cenote & Ziplines with Transfer: $102
• Arrival Private Transfer Cancun Airport CUN to Cancun by Minivan or Minibus: $29
• Arrival Private Transfer from Cancun Airport CUN to Tulum by Minivan or Minibus: $132
• Atv Cancun (cenote, Ziplines, Lunch And Transfer Included) : $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Cancun?

Prices for flights to both Cancun 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Alexandria $10
  Cancun $40

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: $20
• Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
• Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
• Alexandria food Tour taste the Egyptian traditional food: $60
• From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94

Typical Food Prices in Cancun

For Cancun, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Lunch for Two
  $17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cancun

For Cancun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Señor Frogs Ticket with 2-Course Dinner and Drink: $39
• Captain Hook: Pirate Show and Dinner Cruise in Cancun: $46
• The Ultimate Cancun Taco & Street Mexican Food Tour: $47
• Mayan Chichen Itza And Pirate Dinner Two Day Experience: $57
• (2x1 price) Dinner Show and Pirates Experience : $63
• Puerto Morelos Walking Food Tour: $68
• Cancun Walking Food Tour: Local Food, Markets, and Street Art.: $68
• Private Ultimate Cancun Taco and Street Mexican Food Tour: $69
• Cooking Show & Tequila Tasting: $69
• Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Cruise & Dinner Show: $78
• Cancun Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors: $78
• Cancun Hands-On Mexican Cooking Class : $79

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Alexandria $3.28
  Cancun $28

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
• 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
• Alamein and Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch: $200
• Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
• Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
• Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
• Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $75
• Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour: $55
• Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour : $55
• Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $55
• Alexandria Day Tour: $110
• Alexandria Day tour from Alexandria: $120

Typical Entertainment Prices in Cancun

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cancun's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Seasick Pills
  $0.48
• Whale Shark Tour (for 2)
  $82

Tours and Activities in Cancun

For Cancun, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• Visit to 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen + Shopping Tour: $7.44
• Tour to Kin Ha Cenotes with Craft Jewelry Workshop : $9.31
• Full-Day Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres from Cancun with Lunch: $14
• Speedboat jungle tour and snorkel: $15
• Half Day National Reef Park Snorkel Adventure in Puerto Morelos: $15
• VIP Complete Tour to Tulum, Coba, Cenote and Playa del Carmen: $15
• Isla Mujeres sailing tour in catamaran Open Bar& Lunch Included: $16
• Isla Mujeres Catamaran tour with Open Bar, Lunch and Snorkeling: $16
• Chichen Itza Full Day Guided Tour with Buffet Meal and Pick up: $17
• Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus City Tour: $17
• Isla Mujeres tour from Cancún (open bar, lunch ) : $17
• Chichen Itza Tour Full day food included: $18

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Alexandria $1.27
  Cancun $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Cancun

Also in Cancun, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Brewery Tour / Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico: $129
• Small Group EkBalam Pink Lakes Cenote and Tequila Distillery Tour: $287