Which place is cheaper, Melbourne or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Melbourne?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Water Sports Tour Packages in Australia, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Melbourne $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $179. 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 Melbourne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Melbourne $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Melbourne $240
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Melbourne
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Melbourne? 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 Melbourne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Melbourne $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 Luxor to Alexandria: $244
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $253
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury Airport Transfers & Best Limo Service in Melbourne: $88
- Melbourne Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers : $110
- Airport Transfers: $143
- Arrival Transfer Melbourne Airport MEL to Melbourne in Sedan: $115
- Arrival Transfer from Melbourne Airport MEL to Melbourne in Van: $163
- Avalon Airport Transfers: $167
- Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $179
- Departure Transfer Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Sedan: $115
- Departure Transfer from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Van: $163
- From Melbourne Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Melbourne: $79
- From Lake Mountain Ski Resort Tour with Transfers: $958
- GoBlu-EV: 100% Electric Cabs for Airport & City Transfer in MEL: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Melbourne?
Prices for flights to both Melbourne 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 $6.39Melbourne $31
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 Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.64
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Pizza$4.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $54
- Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner: $79
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour: $87
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $98
- Pizza Making Party: $100
- Secret Food Tours Melbourne: $107
- Secret Food Tour: $109
- Chinese Cooking Class Master: $118
- Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise: $124
- Choose Your Asian Cuisine Cooking Masterclass: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Melbourne $28
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
- National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8 Days Ultra Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $117
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $135
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $60
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Melbourne:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.29
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Marvellous A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Melbourne Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- MoPA Children's Museum Admission Ticket: $9.25
- Immigration Museum Entry Ticket: $9.91
- Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket: $9.91
- Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour: $9.91
- Scienceworks Entry Ticket: $9.91
- Questo Self-guided Haunted Melbourne Walking Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Melbourne $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $17
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $19
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- MELBOURNE Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour: $26
- Melbourne Halloween Bar Crawl: $33
- Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour :Wine,Gin,Cider+more: $87
- Yarra Valley Day Trip with Local Wine Tastings from Melbourne: $102
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate: $116
- Yarra Valley Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $129
- Southern Gippsland boutique Wine Tour with Tapas from Melbourne : $140
- Wine Tour Yarra Valley, Vic - inc. 2 course lunch + glass of wine: $165
- Mornington Peninsula Premium Tour with Wine Tasting at Yabby Lake : $172
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Melbourne, we can see that Melbourne 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 Melbourne is in Pacific, 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Melbourne?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Melbourne. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Melbourne, 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne 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 Melbourne in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Melbourne. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Melbourne because of the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Melbournein January. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Melbourne fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Melbournein January. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Melbourne 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Melbourne in the Autumn?
Both Melbourne and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Melbourne this time of year.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Melbourne in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Melbourne fluctuates around 15°C (60°F)in April.
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Melbournein April. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Melbourne 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Melbourne in the Winter?
Both Melbourne and Alexandria during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Melbourne for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Alexandria is a little warmer than Melbourne. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Melbourne averages at about 9°C (49°F)in July.
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Melbournein July. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Melbourne 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Melbourne in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Melbourne. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, many visitors come to Melbourne in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Melbournein October. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Melbourne fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Melbournein October. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Melbourne 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Melbourne and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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