Which place is cheaper, Ulaanbaatar or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Ulaanbaatar?
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 Ulaanbaatar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Ulaanbaatar?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital city. It has a population of slightly over two million people, or about sixty percent of the country's entire population. You are likely to arrive in Ulaanbaatar either by train, coming from China or Russia, or by plane. Many people use Ulaanbaatar as a stop off while doing the Transsiberian Railway. The city is a great place to organize a tour of the surrounding countryside. It's also good city to relax, so make sure you allow yourself a few days to recover from your tour, enjoy some of the great food options, and see some of the fascinating cultural sights around town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mongolia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Mongolia.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $20Ulaanbaatar $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Ulaanbaatar is $31. 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 Ulaanbaatar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.47Ulaanbaatar $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $15Ulaanbaatar $22
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Ulaanbaatar
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Ulaanbaatar? 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 Ulaanbaatar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.33Ulaanbaatar $2.83
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:
- Alexandria Hotel to Sphinx Airport Private Transfer: $66
- Alexandria Airport (HBE)to Alexandria-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $69
- Alexandria Airport Departure Transfer: $25
- Alexandria Airport Transfer (HBE) Borg El Arab: $14
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $34
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $90
- Private Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo By Private Transfers: $8.00
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Borg El Arab Airport: $30
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport : $70
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ulaanbaatar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ulaanbaatar:
- Airport - Ulaanbaatar transfer service: $40
- BEST 5* Chinggis Khaan Airport UBN to Ulaanbaatar Transfer Taxi: $20
- Genghis Khan Statue & Terel parkj / Non-Guided Transfers: $40
- New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Transfer Service: $45
- Private Airport Transfer taxi in Ulaanbaatar: $30
- Private Transfer Ulaanbaatar Airport ULN to Ulaanbaatar City : $29
- Private Transfer between New Ulaanbaatar International Airport and Ulaanbaatar : $60
- Private Transfer from Chinggis Khaan Airport to Ulaanbaatar: $38
- Private Transfer to Ulaanbaatar Airport ULN by Business Vehicle: $29
- Terelj National Park Best Non-Guided Transfers in Mongolia: $32
- Transfer service to Terelj national park : $51
- Airport Transfer Taxi Shuttle Pick Up: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Ulaanbaatar?
Prices for flights to both Ulaanbaatar 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 $10Ulaanbaatar $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt : $20
- Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up: $33
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria : $45
- Alexandria food Tour taste the Egyptian traditional food: $60
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ulaanbaatar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ulaanbaatar.
- Farm to Table: Organic Farm Visit and Mongolian Cooking Class: $160
- Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs: $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.27Ulaanbaatar $4.30
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alexandria day tour.The catacomb, pompy's pillar,the citedal: $5.00
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $16
- Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city : $20
- Alexandria Horse Carriage Tour : $21
- Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $30
- Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
- From Cairo: Alexandria Like a Local True Authentic Tour: $30
- Exclusive Tour Alexandria, It's newly opened Greek & Roman Museum: $35
- Guided City Walking Tour: $35
- Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
- Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria Islamic architecture: $37
- Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria: $38
Tours and Activities in Ulaanbaatar
Here are a few actual costs in Ulaanbaatar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Terelj national park transport /Best price tour: $32
- Chinggis Khaan Statue and Turtle Rock Day Tour: $49
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $50
- Ulaanbaatar Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private): $50
- Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and Sain Nomun Monastery Tour : $50
- From Chinggis Khaan Statue and Turtle Rock Day Tour: $58
- Private Tour drive to Chinggis Khan Statue & Terelj National Park: $60
- Genghis Khan Statue Tour: 3-Hour Ticket Included: $65
- Chinggis Khaan Museum Highlights Private Tour: $68
- Traditional Music and Dance Performance Ticket: $69
- Nightlife Bar Hopping Adventure in Ulaanbaatar: $70
- Day Coach Tour of Aglag Buteel Monastery and Meditation Center Including Lunch : $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.26Ulaanbaatar $3.72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Ulaanbaatar, we can see that Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Ulaanbaatar?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ulaanbaatar. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Ulaanbaatar, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.