Which place is cheaper, Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
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 Punta Arenas can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Punta Arenas?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is in the far south of Chile and has a long history of maritime commerce, oil extraction, and sheep farming. It's the most populated city on the Strait of Magellan and has all the facilities you might need as a traveler, including banks, markets, drugstores and equipment shops. With a population of about 130,000, the city is a comfortable place to spend time. It serves as a base for Antarctic expeditions, although many expeditions also start in Ushuaia, Argentina, and Christchurch New Zealand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $29Punta Arenas $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $29, while the average daily cost in Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $11Punta Arenas $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $22Punta Arenas $64
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Punta Arenas
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Punta Arenas? 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 Punta Arenas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.92Punta Arenas $1.80
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 Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $230
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $102
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $40
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Punta Arenas
Also for Punta Arenas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Oneway Private Transfer from Punta Arenas Airport to Punta Arenas: $37
- Transfer Airport Punta Arenas : $30
- Transfer from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Punta Arenas?
Prices for flights to both Punta Arenas 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 $15Punta Arenas $36
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
Typical Food Prices in Punta Arenas
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Punta Arenas:
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Donut$1.05
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Dinner$25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.47Punta Arenas $6.44
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Cairo Tour of Pyramids, GEM and Khan Al-Khalili: $290
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- ALL inclusive Tour to Giza Pyramids Sakkara from Alexandria Port: $175
- Alamein and Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch: $200
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night By Horse Carriage ride And Free Walking Tour: $71
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $105
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
Tours and Activities in Punta Arenas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta Arenas.
- Fort Bulnes Historical Tour: $39
- City Tour: $60
- City Tour Shore Excursion for Cruisers: $60
- Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion: $60
- Cruises Shore Excursions : City tour Cruises Regular: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers: $70
- Bike Tour in Punta Arenas, 100% local tour.: $70
- Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas: $80
- Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour: $88
- Monte Tarn Trekking Tour with Guide: $129
- Torres Del Paine and Milodon Cave Full Day Tour: $135
- King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour: $154
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.48Punta Arenas $4.86
Typical Alcohol Prices in Punta Arenas
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Punta Arenas:
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Alcohol$7.33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Punta Arenas, we can see that Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Punta Arenas?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Punta Arenas. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Punta Arenas, 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 Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas in the Summer?
Both Punta Arenas 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.
Alexandria is much warmer than Punta Arenas in the summer. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in January.
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Punta Arenasin January. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Punta Arenas 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Punta Arenas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Punta Arenas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round.
In the autumn, Alexandria is much warmer than Punta Arenas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alexandria in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Punta Arenas averages at about 7°C (44°F)in April.
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Punta Arenasin April. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Punta Arenas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Punta Arenas. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Punta Arenas. In January, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Punta Arenasin July. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 13°C (55°F), and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Punta Arenasin July. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Punta Arenas 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Punta Arenas in the Spring?
Both Punta Arenas and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year.
Alexandria is much warmer than Punta Arenas in the spring. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Punta Arenas fluctuates around 7°C (44°F)in October.
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Punta Arenasin October. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Punta Arenas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Punta Arenas 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Punta Arenas and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
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