Should I Visit Alexandria or Taipei for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Alexandria or Taipei?

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 Taipei can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Alexandria or Taipei?

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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.

Taipei

Few cities in the world are full of more diverse opportunities than the cultural crosshairs city of Taipei. As the capital of Taiwan, this 300-year-old city is the financial, cultural and governmental center of Taiwan. Located in the northern part of the island between the Yangming Mountains and Central Mountains, this city of 2.6 million people is always ready to welcome more visitors.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.

Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Alexandria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Alexandria Prices
Egypt Prices

Taipei Prices
Taiwan Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Alexandria $20

Taipei $190

The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $190. 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 Taipei in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Alexandria $7.55

Taipei $143
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Alexandria $15

Taipei $286

Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Taipei

Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Taipei? 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

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 Taipei Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Alexandria $2.35

Taipei $9.92

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:

Taxi to Train Station

$0.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:

Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $202
Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $202
Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port : $38
Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $76
Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $51
Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $80
Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $83
Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
Alexandria to Alexandria Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $76

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:

Easycard

$1.97
Easycard

$9.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $211
Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $88
Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $199
Keelung: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $42
Private Transfer between Taipei and Taichung: $105
Private Transfer from Keelung Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE): $246
Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $144
Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $186
Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $274

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei 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

Food Meals for one day

Alexandria $11

Taipei $27

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: $20
Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt : $20
Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

EasyCard

$15
Lunch at The Can

$6.68
EasyCard

$30
Lunch

$2.88
Lunch

$1.82
Dinner

$6.07
Lunch

$3.49
Lunch

$4.55
Louisa coffee

$2.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Taipei Food Tour in Golden Lane: $35
Local Favorite Food Tour in Golden Lane (Full Lunch): $38
Food Tours with Top 10 Taiwanese Food (Lunch/Dinner): $45
Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
Secret Food Tours Taipei: $51
Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $70
Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $71
The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $73
Taipei : Private Food Tour With A Guide: $74
Private Street Food Tour of Taipei with a Local Guide: $74

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Alexandria $3.30

Taipei $17

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

Alamain Private Day Tour from Alexandria Port : $160
National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
Overnight Tour To Cairo from Alexandria Port: $270
10-Hour Historical Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port: $130
2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $174
2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $78
6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150

Tours and Activities in Taipei

For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

Old Town Walking Tour: $0.50
Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Tour: $0.50
Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.00
Zoo Entrance Ticket: $3.04
Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.04
Taipei Cultural Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.09
Taiwan Museum, MOCA Taipei & Miniatures Museum Entry Tickets: $7.92

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Alexandria $1.27

Taipei $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:

Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $28
Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $30
Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $130

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Taipei, we can see that Taipei 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 Taipei 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 Taipei would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Taipei 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 Taipei Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Taipei?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Alexandria. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Taipei, 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.

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Should you visit Alexandria or Taipei?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Alexandria or Taipei?

Alexandria

Taipei

Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Alexandria?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Taipei

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Taipei?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei

Entertainment

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Tours and Activities in Taipei

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei

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Should you visit Alexandria or Taipei?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Alexandria or Taipei?

Alexandria

Taipei

Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Alexandria?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Taipei

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Taipei?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Alexandria

Tours and Activities in Taipei

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei

Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Taipei?

Related Articles for Alexandria

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