Which place is cheaper, Seattle or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Seattle?
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 Seattle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Seattle?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
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 from Las Vegas, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Anchorage.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Seattle $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $205. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Seattle? 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 Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Seattle $30
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Luxury Van: $115
- Departure Private Transfer: Seattle to Seattle Airport SEA in Luxury Van: $115
- From Seattle Airport - Transfer to Hotel & Homes: $175
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- From Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer: $145
- One-Way Transfer: Cruise Piers to Airport : $28
- One-Way Transfer: SeaTac Hotels to Seattle Cruise Terminals : $33
- Private Arrival Transfer In Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) : $40
- Private One-way Airport Transfer(Seattle Airport To/From Seattle): $58
- Private Transfer Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle center or port by Minibus or SUV: $195
- Private Transfer from Seattle (SEA) Airport to Seattle City: $133
- Private Transfer from Seattle hotels to Smith Cove Terminal : $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $6.39Seattle $51
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 Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Secret Food Tours Seattle: $65
- Seattle Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours: $67
- Eat Around the World Seattle Food Tour: $69
- International District Food Tour: $69
- Street Food Tour of South Lake Union: $75
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $85
- Pike Place Market Food Tour: $99
- Small Group Cooking Class: $138
- Private Seattle Cooking Class with a Chef in Her Home: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Seattle $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
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Space Needle Park Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $8.49
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Seattle by Crazy Dash: $10
- Downtown Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Seattle Mariners Baseball Game Ticket at T Mobile Park: $15
- Seattle bakery walk tour: $19
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Smith Tower Straight Up Observatory Access Ticket: $22
- Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour: $26
- MoPOP Entry Ticket: $27
- Woodland Park Zoo Day Admission Ticket: $28
- Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Seattle $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $38
- Where the Hops Grow! Yakima Brewery Tour : $40
- Woodinville Wine Country: Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Woodinville Wine Country: Artisan Hill Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour : $120
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $262
- Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour: $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle is in North 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Seattle?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Seattle, 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 Seattle?
Seattle 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 Seattle in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Seattle. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, many travelers come to Seattle for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Seattle in the summer. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Seattle fluctuates around 67°F (19°C).
In July, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Seattle. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Seattle 67°F (19°C)
Should I visit Alexandria or Seattle in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Seattle. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Seattle in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Alexandria is much warmer than Seattle. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alexandria in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Seattle averages at about 54°F (12°C).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in October than Seattle. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Seattle 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Alexandria or Seattle in the Winter?
Both Seattle 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, most visitors come to Seattle for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 13°C (55°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 42°F (5°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Seattle. In January, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Seattle. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 5.4 inches (136 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Seattle 42°F (5°C)
Should I visit Alexandria or Seattle in the Spring?
Both Seattle 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. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Seattle because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Alexandria is much warmer than Seattle in the spring. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Seattle fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in April than Seattle. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Seattle 51°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Seattle and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
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