Which place is cheaper, Melbourne 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 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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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 Scuba Diving Tours in Australia, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Melbourne $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $195. 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 $11Melbourne $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Melbourne $238
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 $3.92Melbourne $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:
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $102
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $24
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
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$10
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Tram Ride$2.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers & Day Tours in a Chauffeur-Driven Luxury Van: $128
- Airport Transfers - Chauffeur Car & Limo Services of Melbourne: $101
- Airport to City Private Transfers : $128
- Avalon Airport Transfers: $168
- Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $178
- CBD to Melbourne Airport Private Transfer - 11 traveler's: $129
- Express Bus Transfer to or from Melbourne City Center: $19
- Luxury Airport Transfer to Melbourne CBD : $85
- Luxury Private Airport Transfer Melbourne: $104
- MEL Airport Transfer to Melbourne CBD Private Van Hire: $201
- MEL Airport to CBD Private transfers 4 or more: $33
- Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport: Shared Transfer to Melbourne: $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 $15Melbourne $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.62
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Pizza$4.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Melbourne Flavors: Queen Victoria Market Food Tour: $40
- Multicultural Markets Food Tour – Melbourne’s Global Tastes: $51
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $52
- Queen Victoria Market Early Access Food Tour: $53
- Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $54
- Inner North Street Food Tour: $72
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $79
- Melbourne Sunset Kayaking Experience with Dinner: $81
- Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour: $86
- Best of Little Italy Dinner Tour: $92
- Carlton a Little Italy Dinner Tour: $93
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Melbourne $27
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Cairo Tour of Pyramids, GEM and Khan Al-Khalili: $290
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $175
- 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 By Horse Carriage ride And Free Walking Tour: $71
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $105
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Melbourne City Centre Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Melbourne Vampire Quest: Self-Guided Gothic Adventure: $7.20
- Melbourne Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Immigration Museum Entry Ticket: $9.92
- Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour: $9.92
- Scienceworks Entry Ticket: $9.92
- Questo Self-guided Haunted Melbourne Walking Tour: $11
- Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Upside Down House Photo Experience in Australia: $13
- Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Melbourne $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$5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Christmas Bar Crawl: $15
- Melbourne Pub Crawl (Batmania Tours): $19
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Melbourne Halloween Bar Crawl: $24
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- MELBOURNE Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour: $26
- Melbourne Music Venue Pub Crawl with History + 2 Free Drinks: $26
- Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc: $87
- New Chocolate and wine tasting tour in the Yarra Valley: $89
- Cruise Ship Friendly Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Port Pickup: $114
- Yarra Valley: Bus Wine Tour with Lunch and a Glass of Wine: $116
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch & Gin/Beer Option: $129
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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