Which place is cheaper, Toulouse or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Toulouse?
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 Toulouse can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Toulouse?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $17Toulouse $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $17, while the average daily cost in Toulouse is $134. 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 Toulouse in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.99Toulouse $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Toulouse $144
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Toulouse
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Toulouse? 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 Toulouse Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.49Toulouse $44
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 Toulouse
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41
- Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Luxury Van: $92
- Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
- Private transfer your alternative to taxi for your travels: $93
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
- Transfer Toulouse to Carcassonne center: $240
- Transfer from BLAGNAC Airport to all other destinations in Toulouse: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Toulouse?
Prices for flights to both Toulouse 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 $6.46Toulouse $36
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 Toulouse
For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $52
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $76
- Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105
- Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour: $107
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.50Toulouse $16
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 Toulouse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.
- Toulouse : Self-guided Reading Tour: $2.13
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $5.29
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.36
- Toulouse Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Tour: $6.56
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Toulouse's Timeless Splendor: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Toulous: Glory of Occitania Audio Tour: $15
- Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
- Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Minibus: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.35Toulouse $8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
- Pub Crawl Toulouse: $20
- From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $530
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Toulouse, we can see that Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse 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 Toulouse Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Toulouse?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Toulouse. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Toulouse, 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 Toulouse?
Toulouse 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 Toulouse in the Summer?
Both Toulouse 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. Also, many visitors come to Toulouse in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Alexandria is a little warmer than Toulouse in the summer. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Toulouse fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Toulouse. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Toulouse 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Toulouse in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Toulouse. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, most visitors come to Toulouse for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Alexandria is a little warmer than Toulouse. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Alexandria in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Toulouse averages at about 15°C (60°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Toulouse. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Toulouse 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Toulouse in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Toulouse. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Toulouse because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Toulouse. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 13°C (55°F), and Toulouse fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Toulouse. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Toulouse 6°C (44°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Toulouse in the Spring?
Both Toulouse 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, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Toulouse this time of year.
Alexandria is much warmer than Toulouse in the spring. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Toulouse fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Toulouse. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toulouse receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Toulouse 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Toulouse and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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