Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Puerto Montt?
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 Puerto Montt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Puerto Montt?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Puerto Montt? 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 Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Puerto Montt $6.42
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 Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $24
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $24
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $25
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $29
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Cruce Andino Office Transfer to or from Puerto Montt: $32
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $83
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $25
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 $15Puerto Montt $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Puerto Montt $14
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: $5.00
- Alexandria Free Walking Tour Discover the Hidden Gems: $5.00
- Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city : $20
- Private Day Tour National Museum & Roman Theater & Catacomb In Alexandria: $27
- Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $30
- Alexandria Group Tour from Cairo : $30
- Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Alexandria by night private tour by horse carriage ride : $35
- Guided City Walking Tour: $35
- Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
- Alexandria Half day Tour: $35
- Exclusive Tour Alexandria, It's newly opened Greek & Roman Museum: $35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Jumps / English: $68
- Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $70
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Puerto Varas: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas Private City Tour: $90
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Puerto Montt $4.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt is in South America, 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Puerto Montt?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
In July, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin January. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin January. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Puerto Montt. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Alexandria is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in April.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt 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 April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin October. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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