Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Madrid?
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 Madrid can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Madrid?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Madrid $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $148. 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 Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.91Madrid $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Madrid $168
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Madrid? 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 Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Madrid $20
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: $261
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $247
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $160
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $74
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $72
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Madrid Airport MAD Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van: $176
- Arrival Transfer Madrid Airport MAD to Avila City by Sedan: $232
- Arrival Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Private Car: $81
- Arrival Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Private Van: $88
- Arrival Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid in Business Car: $81
- Departure Private Transfer from Madrid to MAD Airport by Van: $69
- Departure Transfer from Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Private Car: $81
- Departure Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $88
- From Madrid Airport: 1-Way Private Hotel Transfer: $82
- From Hot Air Balloon over Segovia with Transfer: $267
- From Private Transfer to Segovia: $217
- Madrid : Private Transfer for arrival and departure: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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 $6.39Madrid $37
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 taste the Egyptian traditional food: $80
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee$2.18
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Ice Cream$3.27
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Kebabs (for 2)$17
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Croissant$1.63
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Madrid Sunset Walking Tour with Optional Flamenco Show and Dinner: $27
- Flamenco Show with dinner, drinks and optional class: $38
- Skip the Line: Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop Madrid Ticket: $53
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $55
- The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $58
- Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $62
- Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $64
- San Miguel Market and Street Food Tour: $64
- Spanish Tapas Experience and Sangría Showcooking in Madrid: $65
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $70
- Murder Mystery Dinner in Madrid Experience: $71
- 10 Tapas 2.5-Hour Cooking Class: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Madrid $36
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alamain Private Day Tour from Alexandria Port : $160
- National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
- Overnight Tour To Cairo from Alexandria Port: $270
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $80
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- 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 By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour : $55
- Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria: $38
- Alexandria Day tour from Aexandria port (Archeological): $100
- Alexandria Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage ride By Night: $55
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Modern Walking Tour (Golden age): $0.87
- Madrid Essential: Free Walking City Tour: $1.09
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $1.09
- Tour Retiro Park - Madrid self-guided tour app: $2.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Self Guided Tours Madrid With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.30
- Madrid Historical Walking Tour : $3.30
- Madrid Mountains Free Walking Tour: $3.31
- App self-guided: Tour Madrid Spain: $4.35
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.35
- Madrid Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.42
- Madrid (Historical Centre) Self-Guided Tour and Sights: $4.50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Madrid $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer$5.45
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)$14
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $6.09
- Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Pub Crawl Madrid's Night time: $15
- Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $16
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $16
- Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $16
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $17
- Pub Crawl Madrid: $19
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor: $22
- Wine Tasting Experience with 4 Spanish Wines: $33
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid 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 Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Madrid?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Madrid. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Madrid, 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.