Which place is cheaper, Catania or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Catania?
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 Catania can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Catania?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Catania $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Catania is $129. 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 Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Catania $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Catania $138
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Catania? 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 Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Catania $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:
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- Catania Airport: Private Transfer to Catania and Acireale: $52
- Catania International Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Syracuse: $6.63
- Catania International Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Taormina: $7.49
- Catania Private Transfer (Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Messina, Naxos, Etna, etc): $71
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Catania: $63
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Siracusa: $134
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Siracusa: $155
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Taormina: $155
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Van Transfer to Taormina: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania 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 $6.46Catania $44
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 Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Catania $21
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.25
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Alexandria Library Skip the line Access Entry Ticket: $6.12
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.12
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.12
- Library of Alexandria Entry Ticket Included Pickup And Drop Off: $6.38
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- One-way tickets to travel between airport and city: $2.69
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Heart of the City Guided Walking Tour: $21
- The heart of the City - Guided tour in Italian: $21
- Underground Catania Tickets and Guided Tour: $21
- the heart of the City - Guided Walking Tour: $21
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $24
- City Highlights Tour with Guide: $27
- Food Tasting Tour in an ancient church: $35
- Tasting tour in the ancient church of Piazza Scammacca: $35
- Pozzo di Gaspare Farm Guided Tour with Tastings: $37
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Catania $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Catania, we can see that Catania 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 Catania 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 Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania 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 Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Catania?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Catania. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Catania, 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 Catania?
Catania 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 Catania in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Catania. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In July, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Catania. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Catania fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives more rain than Catania. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Catania receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Catania 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Catania in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Catania. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Catania in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Catania fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
It's quite rainy in Catania. Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Catania. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Catania receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Catania 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Catania in the Winter?
Both Catania and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Catania in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Alexandria is a little warmer than Catania. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Catania averages at about 10°C (51°F).
In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Catania. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Catania receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Catania 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Catania in the Spring?
Both Catania and Alexandria during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Catania. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Catania fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Catania. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Catania receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Catania 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Catania and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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