Which place is cheaper, Dublin or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Dublin?
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 Dublin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Dublin?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Dublin $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $154. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Dublin $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Dublin $146
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Dublin $21
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:
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $253
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Martinstown House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $287
- 4 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $76
- Arrival Transfer Dublin Airport to Dublin City by Van or Minibus: $109
- Arrival Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin in Business Car: $103
- Belfast | Coach transfer from / to Dublin: $13
- Chauffeur Luxury Driver Private Transfer: $142
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $170
- Collon House & Garden To Dublin Airport Or City Private Chauffeur Transfer : $298
- Departure Transfer Dublin to Dublin Airport by Van or Minibus: $109
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Luxury Van: $111
- Dublin Airport & City Transfers : $182
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Bellinter House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $293
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $6.39Dublin $53
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
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Discover the Flavors of Dublin on a Guided Street Food Tour: $30
- Dublin 3-Course Dinner and Live Shows at The Irish House Party: $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $59
- Dublin Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $60
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $62
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $72
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $81
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $82
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $96
- Bread, Beer & Bia: Irish Cooking Class & Dinner in Dublin: $99
- Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Dublin $27
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alexandria Library Entry Tickets With Pickup and Drop Off: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.26
- Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.26
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to the Roman Theater in Alexandria: $4.26
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.26
- Skip The Line Bibliotheca Alexandria Entry Ticket: $4.26
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$28
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Guinness Brewery for Two$29
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St Pauls Cathedral$4.82
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Dublin Writer's Museum$6.75
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- Retracing Viking Origins on a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.63
- Dublin city tour: audio guide in your smartphone: $5.38
- Dublin city tour: audio guide for smartphone in French: $5.38
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Dublin: $5.46
- Temple Bar Self-Guided Must-See Highlights Tour: $6.35
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $6.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Dublin $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Brewery Tour: $11
- Generation Pub Crawl: $15
- Dublin Epic Pub Crawl: Experience Dublin's pubs and nightlife: $15
- "Dublin Delight Pub Expedition" Pub Crawl: $16
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $18
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery - Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting: $19
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $22
- Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $22
- Skip the Line: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dublin Ticket: $22
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $22
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Dublin?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Dublin, 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 Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin in the Summer?
Both Dublin and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Dublin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Dublin. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Dublin 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Dublin in the Autumn?
Both Dublin and Alexandria during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Dublin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Alexandria is much warmer than Dublin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Dublin fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Dublin. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Dublin 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Dublin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Dublin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Dublin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Dublin averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Dublin. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Dublin 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)Dublin 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Dublin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Dublin. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Dublin because of the activities around the city.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Dublin. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Dublin 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Dublin and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Dublin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
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