Which place is cheaper, La Paz 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 La Paz?
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 La Paz can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or La Paz?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
La Paz
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, has a breathtaking setting. The city is the highest national capital in the world, with an altitude ranging from about 4,058 m (13,313 ft) above sea level in El Alto, where the airport is located, to 3,100 m (10,170 ft) in the lower residential area. The dynamic and chaotic city was built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River. La Paz is now a fusion of architectural styles, cultures and beliefs, welcoming everyday new boutique hotels, modern shops, delicious restaurants and reinventing standing establishments. However, generally speaking, Bolivia remains more a backpacker hit than a mainstream tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $20La Paz $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $57. 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 La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.47La Paz $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $15La Paz $32
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or La Paz? 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 La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.33La Paz $9.46
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: $269
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $220
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $41
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $220
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $41
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $41
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $55
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport : $70
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in La Paz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in La Paz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$0.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Station Transfer Out_day: $25
- Bus Station Transfer Out_night : $25
- From 3-Day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour with Bus Transfers: $190
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $130
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 2-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $160
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $209
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $187
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $170
- From Uyuni Salt Flats 5-Day Tour with Bus Transfers: $345
- Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer Airport to Hotels Service 24/7: $19
- Transfer from El Alto International Airport - Hotel: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz 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 $10La Paz $29
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 : $20
- 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
- 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 La Paz
For La Paz, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Fruit$0.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Paz
For La Paz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
- La Paz : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $75
- Real Street Food Tour La Paz: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.27La Paz $16
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
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $88
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $135
- Alamein and Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch: $200
- 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 City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $90
Tours and Activities in La Paz
For La Paz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Walking tour of the city of La Paz: $2.50
- Walking city tour La Paz: $2.50
- La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour: $3.00
- La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets: $5.00
- Be a Local Walking Tour: $8.00
- Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour: $8.00
- City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
- La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars: $10
- City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
- La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour: $10
- Titicaca Lake - Bus Ticket - From La Paz City - Ow: $12
- Tiwanaku; Pre Incan Ruins Tours from La Paz: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.26La Paz $11
Sample the Local Flavors in La Paz
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in La Paz:
- Cultural Pub Crawl La Paz Nightlife Tour : $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and La Paz, we can see that La Paz 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 La Paz is in South America, 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 La Paz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Paz 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 La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or La Paz?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of La Paz. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and La Paz, 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.