Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Playa de las Americas can help you decide which place is right for you.
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is $209. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 1270 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Playa de las Americas, 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.
Playa de las Americas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Alexandria experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Playa de las Americas 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.
In July, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Playa de las Americas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
Alexandria is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Playa de las Americas. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Playa de las Americas. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Alexandria is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Playa de las Americas and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
In April, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Playa de las Americas. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Alexandria | Playa de las Americas | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |