Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Podgorica?
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 Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Podgorica?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Podgorica $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:
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 $6.46Podgorica $43
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Podgorica $22
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Ancient Roman Theater Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Pompey's Pillar Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.25
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Alexandria Library Skip the line Access Entry Ticket: $6.12
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.12
- Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.12
- Library of Alexandria Entry Ticket Included Pickup And Drop Off: $6.38
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Podgorica?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
In the summer, Alexandria is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Podgorica. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
Alexandria is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Alexandria during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Alexandria is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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