Which place is cheaper, Positano or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Positano?
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 Positano can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Positano?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Positano $238
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Positano is $238. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Positano $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Positano $316
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Positano
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Positano? 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 Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Positano $8.28
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: $251
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $243
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- 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
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket$1.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amalfi and Positano cruise with transfer included: $94
- Cozy Private Door-to-Door Transfer from Positano to Naples: $145
- From Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour w/ Transfers: $642
- From Salerno Station: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $266
- From the Coast: Pompeii the Real All Inclusive Service(Guide,Transfer,Ticket): $257
- Naples: Private Minivan Transfer to or from the Amalfi Coast: $123
- Positano or Ravello to Naples airport/station private departure transfer: $176
- Positano to Fiumicino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- One-Way Private Transfer to Naples: $133
- Private Transfer to Naples with WiFi: $214
- Private Transfer to Sorrento, Rome or Naples: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 $6.46Positano $57
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$33
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Pizza in a Restaurant$9.99
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Sandwich in a Restaurant$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Positano $65
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: $174
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $78
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande$18
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi$86
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Sunset Cruise$26
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Full Day Wine Tour$104
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Cooking Class$70
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- From Sorrento: Positano Mini Cruise: $36
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Sunset Tour Experience - Shared: $75
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Group Boat Tour with Prosecco: $80
- Golden Hour around Positano Sunset Group Cruise : $82
- Unforgettable sunset tour in Positano: $87
- From Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise - Group Tour: $97
- Sunset Group Boat Tour from Positano or Praiano: $104
- Full Day Amalfi Small Group Cruise from Positano : $104
- Old Town Walking Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Maiori: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Amalfi: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Positano $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello$17
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Positano?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 980 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Positano, 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 Positano?
Positano 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 Positano in the Summer?
Both Positano 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. Also, most visitors come to Positano for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Positano in the summer. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Positano fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Positano. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Positano receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Positano 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Positano in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Positano. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Positano because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Alexandria is a little warmer than Positano. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alexandria in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Positano averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Positano receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Positano. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Positano receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Positano 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Positano in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Positano. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Positano this time of year.
In January, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Positano. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 13°C (55°F), and Positano fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
It's quite rainy in Positano. Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Positano. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Positano receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Positano 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Positano in the Spring?
Both Positano and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Positano for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Positano in the spring. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Positano fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Positano. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Positano receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Positano 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Positano and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Positano | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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