Which place is cheaper, Seville or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Seville?
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 Seville can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Seville?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Seville? 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 Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Seville $19
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:
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $251
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $243
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $52
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $214
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $341
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $384
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $396
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $172
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $6.46Seville $39
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 Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $63
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $70
- 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Seville $31
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour to Alamein and Alexandria: $169
- National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
- 10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $174
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $78
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8 Days Ultra Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $117
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $135
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.07
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.21
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.21
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.27
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.27
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.36
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Seville $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $34
- Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $49
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $95
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $112
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $150
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Seville Small Groups and Jewish Quarter: $158
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Seville?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
Both Seville 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. Furthermore, most visitors come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Seville. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Seville because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Seville in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Seville fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Seville. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Seville in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Seville. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the winter, Alexandria is a little warmer than Seville. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Seville averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Seville. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Alexandria
| Alexandria | Seville | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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