Which place is cheaper, Chennai 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 Chennai?
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 Chennai can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Chennai?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Chennai
Formerly known as Madras from its colonial history, Chennai today is one of India's largest cities and capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India with an extensive stretch of sandy beaches, plenty of dining and shopping, a number of historic temples, monuments, and churches, plus amusement parks and more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to India, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in India.
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Alexandria Prices
Egypt PricesChennai Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $25Chennai $30
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $25, while the average daily cost in Chennai is $30. 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 Chennai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $9.16Chennai $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $18Chennai $28
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Chennai
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Chennai? 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 Chennai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.39Chennai $2.30
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$0.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $219
- Private Transfer from HBE APT to North Coast: $175
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Overday Cairo from Alexandria port Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- Alexandria to Cairo : Private Transfer 24/7 Service: $75
- Alexandria to Giza & Cairo | Private Hotel or Airport Transfer: $73
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $55
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Airport: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chennai
Also for Chennai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Chennai Airport Transfer: $24
- Bangalore - private departure transfer from Hotel to Airport: $35
- Chennai - Private Arrival Transfer - From Airport to Hotel: $30
- Chennai - Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Airport: $30
- Chennai Airport (MAA) Private Transfer to Chennai City/Hotels: $22
- Chennai Airport to Hotel Transfer: $13
- Chennai Airport: Layover City Guided Tour with Transfers: $48
- Chennai Private City and Airport Transfer: $27
- 12-Day Guided Tour to Kochi with Transfers: $1,094
- Departure transfer: Chennai hotels to Chennai International Airport: $44
- From Chennai Mylapore walking trail with Guide & Transfers: $45
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Pondicherry Hotels: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Chennai?
Prices for flights to both Chennai 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 $13Chennai $9.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt: $15
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Baladi Plates Alexandria Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Alexandria Food Tour Taste The Egyptian Traditional Food: $56
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chennai
For Chennai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ayurvedic or South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with an Author: $40
- Vegetarian South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Vidhya: $48
- PRIVATE Chennai Cooking Class in a Local Home with Meena: $54
- Private Market Visit & Cooking Class in Sundari's Chennai Home: $54
- South Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class near Chennai Airport: $62
- Traditional Indian Art, Craft and Cooking Tour: $71
- Private Authentic Indian Cooking Demo in Chennai in Tara's Home: $76
- Private tour to learn Traditional Indian Art, craft & Cooking: $80
- Neighborhood Market Tour & South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai: $152
- Food Trail In Sowcarpet With Transport And Dinner - Chennai: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $4.73Chennai $2.44
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $194
- 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 By Night By Horse Carriage ride And Free Walking Tour: $69
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $68
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour: $68
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $85
- Alexandria Day Tour: $110
- Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the City's Top Attractions!: $81
Tours and Activities in Chennai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chennai.
- Explore Chennai City: 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Tuk-Tuk Tour of Mahabalipuram Monuments: $11
- Private Night Walking Tour Chennai: $12
- Explore Chennai City: Guided Walking Tour on Foot: $12
- Exploring Chennai Bustling Markets: Guided Tour by Foot: $12
- Spiritual Stories of Guided Tour through Holy Sites: $12
- Explore Chennai City in Nightlights: Guided Tour by Foot: $12
- Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour): $14
- Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-Approved by Ministry of India: $18
- Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour: $19
- Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $19
- 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.28Chennai $2.71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Chennai, we can see that Chennai 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 Chennai is in Asia, 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 Chennai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chennai 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 Chennai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Chennai?
Chennai has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Alexandria. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Chennai, 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.
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.