Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $26Lake Titicaca (Puno) $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $26, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $72. 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $9.64Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $19Lake Titicaca (Puno) $56
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.56Lake Titicaca (Puno) $11
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 or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port: $43
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $54
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $57
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport: $70
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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Taxi$0.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
- Juliaca Airport Shared Transfer to/from Puno: $20
- Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $226
- Private Transfer from Hotel Puno to Puerto de Puno: $22
- Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $96
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Private Transfer from Puno to Frontera Kasani: $219
- Private transfer airport-puno-viceverse: $60
- Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 $14Lake Titicaca (Puno) $29
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: $20
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt: $20
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
- GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120
Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
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Tamales$1.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno).
- Midday Food Tour in Puno: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $4.98Lake Titicaca (Puno) $32
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $19
- Discover Alexandria Walking Tour: $20
- Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city: $20
- Half Day Tour to Bibliotheca Alexandrina: $22
- Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
- Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $35
- Alexandria by night private tour by horse carriage ride: $35
- Guided City Walking Tour: $35
- Alexandria Library Exclusive Guided Walking Tour: $40
- Islamic Cairo Hidden Gems and Khan El Khalili Local Experience: $45
- Group Tour top Things To Do In Alexandria From Cairo: $45
Tours and Activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
- Uros Floating Island Tour: $10
- Half Day Tour Floating Islands of Uros Puno: $12
- Half-Day Tour to the Floating Islands of Uros: $14
- Chullpas de Sillustani Inca Cemetery Tour by Tourist Bus: $19
- 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $22
- Half Day Tour to Sillustani from Puno: $22
- Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour: $25
- Sillustani Tours: $26
- 4h Tour to Sillustani Inca Tombs from Puno: $28
- Sillustani Tombs Half Day Tour from Puno: $28
- Sillustani Half Day Tour: $29
- Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands in a Fast Boat: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.34Lake Titicaca (Puno) $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.