Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Las Vegas?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United States of America, and The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America.
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Alexandria Prices
Egypt PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $20Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.65Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $15Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.38Las Vegas $53
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 Transfer (HBE) Borg El Arab: $14
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $78
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $85
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $240
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Airport Transfer: $64
- Arrival Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV or LIMO with 1 hour disposal : $232
- Arrival Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas by electric vehicle: $94
- Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Business Car: $199
- Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Luxury Car: $167
- Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Luxury Van: $150
- Arrival Transfer: Private Luxury 8 Passenger Limousine Service: $176
- Bicol International Airport (DRP) Philippines Private Transfers: $35
- Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Business Car: $199
- Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Luxury Car: $167
- Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Luxury Van: $128
- Departure Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS in Luxury SUV: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $11Las Vegas $139
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 Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Wranglers Gone Rock Firelight Barn Dinner Theater: $49
- Guest Artists Chuck Wagon Dinner Show in Henderson: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Venus: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience with Mari: $73
- Private Manila Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $77
- Las Vegas Downtown walking Secret Food Tour: $79
- Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour: $89
- Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City: $110
- Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show: $112
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour with BBQ Dinner: $120
- Countryside Private Cooking Experience with Alfresco Lunch : $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.35Las Vegas $78
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to the Roman Theater in Alexandria: $4.42
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.42
- Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.42
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.65
- Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the Hidden Gems: $5.00
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.09
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Tickets: $6.09
- Alexandria Library Skip the line Access Entry Ticket: $6.09
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.09
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Ticket with Pick and Drop Off: $14
- Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off: $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Las Vegas Strip: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.59
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Dowtown Las Vegas: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Audio Driving Tour: Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Red Rock Canyon: $13
- Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $13
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour : $13
- Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Full-Day Private Self-Guided Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Audio Tour : $15
- Las Vegas Strip: The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket: $17
- High Roller Wheel Admission Ticket at The LINQ: $18
- Skip the Line: Springs Preserve in Las Vegas Admission Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.29Las Vegas $55
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum Admission: $12
- Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
- Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $36
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $50
- Fremont Street Party Bus and Bar Crawl: $50
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $59
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $61
- Nightclub and Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Drinks: $69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas is in North 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Las Vegas?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Las Vegas, 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.
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