Which place is cheaper, Puerto Princesa 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 Princesa?
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 Princesa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Puerto Princesa?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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 Princesa
The island of Palawan is known the Philippines' last frontier and its capital, Puerto Princesa, is considered the greenest city in the Philippines. With plenty of land that has yet to be explored and inundated with tourists, Puerto Princesa, also known as "The City of the Living God," is a nature buff's dream. Whether you want to swim with starfish, walk among the mangrove treetops, or visit the world's largest saltwater crocodile at the Palawan Nature Conservation Center, Puerto Princesa and its surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities to get into the great wide open.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $26Puerto Princesa $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $26, while the average daily cost in Puerto Princesa is $79. 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 Princesa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $9.66Puerto Princesa $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $19Puerto Princesa $44
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Puerto Princesa
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Puerto Princesa? 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 Princesa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.57Puerto Princesa $46
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:
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
- Private Transfer to El Alamein from Borg El Arab: $49
- Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to Marsa Matrouh: $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo or Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $220
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $55
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $52
- Palawan: Private San Vicente Airport Transfers: $160
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $169
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido: $100
- Puerto Princesa City Van Transfers: $23
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- One-Way Transfer To/From El Nido: $16
- Private Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $21
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
- Shared Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $7.11
- Transfers to/from Port Barton: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Puerto Princesa?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Princesa 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 $14Puerto Princesa $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt: $15
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $20
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Sofra Stories Alexandria Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $39
- Baladi Plates Alexandria Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $39
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Alexandria Food Tour Taste The Egyptian Traditional Food: $56
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner: $27
- Jungle Firefly Watching Boat Tour & Dinner: $32
- Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner: $34
- Firefly Watching with Dinner: $39
- Firefly Watching Tour with Dinner: $53
- Seafood Lunch or Dinner with transfers: $59
- Underground River with Dinner at Kalui: $80
- Underground River and Firefly Watching with Dinner: $87
- Balayong People's Park with Dinner and Show: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $4.99Puerto Princesa $6.16
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $190
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $68
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour: $68
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $85
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
- Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria Port or Hotels: $101
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- PPS CITY TOUR: $13
- Puerto Princesa; Half day City tour: $13
- Puerto Princesa City Tour with Snacks: $14
- Cathedral and Baker's Hill Tour: $14
- Half-Day City Tour with Optional Massage: $14
- Half Day City Tour with Butterfly Garden: $14
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan (hotel & cruiseship pick up): $20
- 2in1 City tour + museum & transportation from cruise port /hotel: $25
- Puerto Princesa 2in1 City Tour with Museum sightseeing excursion: $25
- Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour (shared tour): $27
- Shared Half City Tour with SPA: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Puerto Princesa $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Puerto Princesa, we can see that Puerto Princesa 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 Princesa is in Asia, 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 Princesa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Princesa 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 Princesa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Puerto Princesa?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Puerto Princesa, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.