Which place is cheaper, Prague or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Prague?
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 Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Prague?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Prague $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Prague is $111. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Prague $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Prague $136
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Prague $8.26
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 Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- 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 to Cairo : $73
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $244
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague to Berlin Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $233
- Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
- Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $98
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $242
- From Prague Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Prague: $43
- Hradčany Prague Castle Guided Tour, Tickets, Transfers: $136
- Luxury Private Transfer from Hotel to Prague Airport: $43
- Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $6.39Prague $26
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 Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Prague $16
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alexandria Library Entry Tickets With Pickup and Drop Off: $3.80
- Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket : $3.80
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $3.80
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Tickets : $3.80
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria: $4.26
- Entry Ticket To The Citadel of Qaitbay: $4.26
- Skip The Line Entry Ticket to the Roman Theater in Alexandria: $4.26
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Entry Tickets: $4.26
- Skip The Line Bibliotheca Alexandria Entry Ticket: $4.26
- Alexandria Library Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Qaitbay Citadel Entry Ticket: $5.70
- Catacomb Of Kom El-Shoqafa Entry Ticket: $5.70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Prague $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Prague?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Prague, 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 Prague?
Prague 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 Prague in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Prague. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Prague. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Prague in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Prague. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Alexandria is much warmer than Prague in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Prague. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Prague in the Winter?
Both Prague and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Prague averages at about 1°C (33°F).
In January, Alexandria usually receives more rain than Prague. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Prague in the Spring?
Both Prague 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. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Prague | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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