A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Alexandria vs. Port-au-Prince for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Alexandria or Port-au-Prince?

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 Port-au-Prince can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Alexandria or Port-au-Prince?

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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.

Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince is the capital city and most-populous city of Haiti. The metropolitan area is divided into several districts with access to a number of landmarks and museums, as well as a lively cultural scene.


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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, and The Best Budget Tours to Egypt.


Which place is cheaper, Port-au-Prince or Alexandria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Alexandria Prices
    Egypt Prices
    Port-au-Prince Prices
    Haiti Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Alexandria $20
    Port-au-Prince $31

The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Port-au-Prince is $31. 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 Port-au-Prince in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Alexandria $7.55
    Port-au-Prince $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Alexandria $15
    Port-au-Prince $44
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Port-au-Prince

Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Port-au-Prince? 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.

Hotels in Alexandria


Hotels in Port-au-Prince


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Alexandria $2.35
    Port-au-Prince $4.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:


  • Taxi to Train Station
    $0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:

  • Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $76
  • Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
  • From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $83
  • Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
  • Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $80
  • Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $51
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $76
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $38
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $202
  • Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $202
  • Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Port-au-Prince?

Prices for flights to both Port-au-Prince 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Alexandria $11
    Port-au-Prince $6.45

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
  • Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
  • From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Alexandria $3.30
    Port-au-Prince $0.76

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Alexandria day tour.The catacomb, pompy's pillar,the citedal: $1.50
  • Skip The Line Bibliotheca Alexandria Entry Ticket: $4.27
  • Skip the Line Tickets for The Catacomb of Kom eL Shoqafa: $6.09
  • Skip the Line Tickets for The Roman Theater in Alexandria: $6.09
  • From Cairo: Alexandria Like a Local True Authentic Tour: $9.99
  • Day Tour National Museum & Roman Theater & Catacomb In Alexandria: $27
  • Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $30
  • Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
  • Private Day Tour to Alexandria From Alexandria: $32
  • Archeological Day Tour: $35
  • Guided City Walking Tour: $35
  • Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Alexandria $1.27
    Port-au-Prince $0.20


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Port-au-Prince, we can see that Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Port-au-Prince would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Port-au-Prince?

Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Port-au-Prince. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Port-au-Prince, 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.