Which place is cheaper, Tenerife or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Tenerife?
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 Tenerife can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Tenerife?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Tenerife $137
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Tenerife is $137. 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 Tenerife in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Tenerife $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Tenerife $114
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Tenerife
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Tenerife? 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 Tenerife Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Tenerife $64
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 Luxor to Alexandria: $243
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo/Giza Hotels or Cairo./Giza to Alexandr: $65
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $71
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
- 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
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $251
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Adeje: Guided Bike Tour to Masca with Transfers and Drinks: $99
- Canary Islands : Gran Canaria - Tenerife ferry transfer: $59
- Discover Scuba Diving with two dives in the Ocean in Tenerife with Transfers: $262
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $65
- Private South Tenerife Airport Transfer to South Hotels: $126
- Private Transfer South Tenerife Airport to Guia de Isora Area: $131
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $44
- Private Transfer from Tenerife to Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port: $44
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Tenerife (hotel OR airport pick-up): $66
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $21
- Roundtrip Transfer Caldera de Taburiente and Guaguas Station: $22
- Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Tenerife?
Prices for flights to both Tenerife 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 $6.46Tenerife $41
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $33
- Tenerife : Horse Show Entry ticket with optional dinner: $48
- Castillo San Miguel Medieval Show with Dinner: $51
- Medieval San Miguel castle with dinner-Show in South Tenerife : $52
- Music Hall Tavern Comedy Drag Show Ticket & Dinner: $52
- Teide Sunset Night Tour with Dinner and Stargazing: $58
- Teide National Park Night Sky Star Safari & Dinner: $59
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $67
- Self Driving Sunset Tour with Dinner and Stargazing in Tenerife: $71
- Teide Night Experience with Dinner and Stargazing: $75
- Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari): $82
- Tenerife Sky At Night: Sunset, Stargazing and Dinner: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Tenerife $29
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
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.21
- Santa Cruz: Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique Entry ticket: $5.35
- Icod de los Vinos: Dragon Tree & Botanical Garden Ticket: $5.35
- Icod de los Vinos: Casa del Plátano Entry Ticket: $5.35
- Santa Cruz de Palmetum Entry Ticket: $6.42
- La Casa de Los Balcones Entrance Ticket: $6.42
- La Caleta Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.38
- San Cristobal de La Laguna : Cathedral ticket w/ audioguide: $7.49
- Icod de los Vinos: ARTlandya Doll World Entry Ticket & Tour: $11
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $11
- Guïmar: Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park Entry Ticket: $13
- Los Cristianos: Eco-Yacht Whale Watching Cruise with Swim: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Tenerife $6.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Wine tasting and Canarian products in La Orotava: $19
- Wine Tour & Taste surrounded by Anaga Forest: $25
- Half Day Southern Rural Tenerife Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tour of the senses through the South of Tenerife with Wine Tasting: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in Tenerife: $66
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $81
- Taste of Tenerife Tour With Wine Tasting: $93
- Wine tasting with tapas, Teide at sunset (shared): $102
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Tenerife, we can see that Tenerife 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 Tenerife 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria or Tenerife?
Tenerife 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 Tenerife in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Tenerife. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Alexandria is a little warmer than Tenerife. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Tenerife averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in July than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife 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)Tenerife 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Tenerife in the Autumn?
Both Tenerife and Alexandria are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Alexandria throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Alexandria is generally around the same temperature as Tenerife. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Tenerife fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Tenerife 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Tenerife in the Winter?
Both Tenerife and Alexandria during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Alexandria because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Alexandria is cooler than Tenerife in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Tenerife fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Tenerife 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Tenerife in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Tenerife. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Alexandria is around the same temperature as Tenerife. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Tenerife averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Tenerife. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tenerife receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Tenerife 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Tenerife and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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