Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Montreal?
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 Montreal can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Montreal?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Montreal $21
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:
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $253
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $244
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- 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
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $223
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury Van: $170
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $6.39Montreal $36
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 Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Mile End Montreal Original Food Tour - by Local Montreal Tours: $89
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
- The 10 Tastings of Montreal Private Walking Food Tour : $298
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Montreal $21
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.76
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Montreal?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Montreal. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Montreal 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 Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Alexandria during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Montreal in the summer. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Montreal fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
In the autumn, Alexandria is much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alexandria in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Montreal averages at about 8°C (47°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Montreal. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Montreal. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Montreal can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 13°C (55°F), and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
Alexandria is much warmer than Montreal in the spring. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Montreal fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Montreal. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Montreal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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