Which place is cheaper, Diani 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 Diani?
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 Diani can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Diani?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Diani
Diani is a major beach resort town on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is located 30 kilometers south of Mombasa and the beach has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination several times. With a flawless, long stretch of white-sand beach hugged by lush forest and kissed by surfable waves, it’s no wonder Diani Beach is so popular. This resort town scores points with a diverse crowd: party people, families, honeymooners, backpackers and water-sports enthusiasts. But Diani also has some of the best accommodation in Kenya, from budget party hostels to funky kitesurfing lodges and intimate honeymoon spots. Most places are spread along the beach road, hidden behind a line of forest. When lazing in a hammock gets tiring, visit the coral mosques with their archways that overlook the open ocean, venture into the sacred forests where guides hug trees that speak in their ancestors' voices, or take in the monkey sanctuary – all are good ways to experience more of the coast than the considerable charms of sun and sand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, and The Best Budget Tours to Kenya.
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Alexandria Prices
Egypt PricesDiani Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $20Diani $69
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Diani is $69. 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 Diani in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.63Diani $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $15Diani $46
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Diani
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Diani? 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 Diani Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.38Diani $15
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 to Luxor: $281
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $43
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $30
- 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
- Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $92
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $29
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Diani
Also for Diani, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Taxi and Airport transfers: $70
- From Mombasa Airport: Diani transfer in a minivan (5 pax): $65
- Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Diani Hotels: $76
- Private transfer to Diani Beach from Mombasa: $65
- Sneaky Feet Mombasa City Guided Walking Tour With Transfer.: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Diani?
Prices for flights to both Diani 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 $11Diani $35
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
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Diani
For Diani, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Diani Beach: Special Dinner with a Local: $50
- A ROMANTIC BEACH BONFIRE DINNER SET UP: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.34Diani $15
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
- From Alexandria Port: National Museum & Egyptian Museum Tour.: $232
- Overnight Tour To Cairo from Alexandria Port: $270
- Private Cairo Tour of Pyramids, GEM and Khan Al-Khalili: $290
- 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: $198
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $90
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $135
Tours and Activities in Diani
For Diani, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Stori Baharini: Story telling walking tour in Diani Beach: $10
- Market and Street Food Walking Tour: $20
- Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour: $27
- Sunset Canoe Tour along the River with Mangroves: $28
- Diani Beach: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Robinson Island: $28
- Diani Beach: Kaya Kinondo cultural and nature experience: $30
- Diani Beach: Kongo River Sunset Experience in a canoe: $32
- Diani Beach: Children's Homes Visit And Donation Tour.: $34
- Sunset Cruise along Kongo River on Wooden Canoe boat: $35
- Diani Beach: Private African Pool Map Guided Tour: $35
- Samburu: Traditional Activities Experience: $40
- Diani Beach: Kongo River Estuary Sundowner Boat Tour: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.29Diani $8.88
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Diani, we can see that Diani is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Diani would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Diani 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 Diani Expensive?.
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.