Which place is cheaper, Mexico City 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 Mexico City?
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 Mexico City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Mexico City?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people living in the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The area is about 60 kilometers by 40 kilometers and is surrounded by tall mountains and volcanoes on three sides. Mexico City proper has about 8.8 million people and is the capital of the country. More than a third of the country's economy is based here, making it the wealthiest city in all of Latin America.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $26Mexico City $225
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $26, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $225. 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 Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $9.64Mexico City $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $19Mexico City $82
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Mexico City? 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 Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.56Mexico City $13
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: $55
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $54
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $57
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport: $70
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mexico City
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mexico City:
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Metro$1.15
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Uber Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aguascalientes Airport (AGU) Aguascalientes - RoundTrip Transfer: $83
- Aguascalientes to Guanajuato Airport (BJX) - Departure Transfer: $99
- Airport Transfer to Hotel in Mexico City: $74
- Airport Transfer: Mexico Airport MEX to Mexico by Luxury SUV: $105
- Airport Transfer: Mexico Airport NLU to Mexico by Luxury SUV: $211
- Airport Transfer: Mexico to Mexico Airport MEX by Business Car: $94
- Airport Transfer: Mexico to Mexico Airport MEX by Luxury SUV: $105
- Airport Transfer: Mexico to Mexico Airport NLU by Luxury SUV: $211
- Arrival Private Transfer Mexico City Airport MEX to Mexico by Car: $93
- Arrival Transfer: Mexico Airport MEX to Mexico by Luxury SUV: $105
- Arrival Transfer: Mexico Airport NLU to Mexico by Luxury SUV: $211
- Balloon adventure: transfer+breakfast in the cave+guided pyramids: $240
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City 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 $14Mexico City $46
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 Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$13
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Coffee and Snacks$4.49
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Dinner for 2$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated: $35
- Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip: $50
- Art and Food Tour with Lunch: $54
- Coyoacan Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $55
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $55
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- CDMX Historic Center Food Tour: $59
- Local Markets & Food Tour in Mexico City: $63
- 3 Hours Food Tour Best Vegan Tacos in Mexico City: $65
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Tastings & Secret Dish: $66
- Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacan Tacos & Food Tour: $69
- Mexico City Food Tour: Historic Center, Heritage on a Plate: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $4.98Mexico City $15
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $91
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Africano Park Safari Tour from Cairo or Giza: $65
- Alamain Private Day Tour from Alexandria Port: $160
- Alamein and Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch: $200
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- 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
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- CDMX: Museum of Memory and Tolerance - Children in Silence (Admission ticket): $1.36
- MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket: $4.36
- Mexico City (Coyoacan) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.18
- Mexico City Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Exploration Game and Tour: $5.93
- Flavors of the past: A Pre-Hispanic drink tour in Mexico city.: $5.93
- Mexico City Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- CDMX: Museum of Memory and Tolerance - Anne Frank (Entrance ticket): $6.81
- Mexico City Walking Tour 2h40 and 24 audio reviews: $7.17
- Hidden Gems of Exploration Game and Tour: $7.40
- Mexico City Jewish History Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Double Decker Bus Night Tour: $8.17
- Mexico City Ancient and Modern Guided tour: $8.27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.34Mexico City $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Party Games: $23
- The Mexico City Pub Crawl: A real chilango night: $33
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $94
- Make Your Own Tequila or Mezcal with Distillery and Cocktails: $95
- The Mexican Wine Tasting and Pairing: $127
- Distillery Tour and Lucha Libre Spirits and Showdown: $127
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $479
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mexico City 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 Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Alexandria. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Mexico City, 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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