Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Vancouver?
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 Vancouver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Vancouver?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
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 Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Vancouver $144
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $144. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.85Vancouver $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Vancouver $176
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.44Vancouver $12
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 Alexandria to Luxor: $262
- Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $72
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Alexandria Airport to Alexandria - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $54
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $27
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.47
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.87
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: $156
- Arrival Private Transfer Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by Minibus: $172
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Business Car: $123
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Car: $166
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $95
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $190
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $434
- Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $56
- Cypress/Grouse Mountain to Vancouver Airport - Departure Transfer: $39
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to YVR Airport or Cruise Port- Business Car: $87
- Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $6.34Vancouver $32
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
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Mt Pleasant Food Tour from Vancouver: $66
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $97
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $100
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- Private Historical Food Tour of Gastown : $100
- Vancouver Shipyards Walking Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $101
- Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $115
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $118
- Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $134
- Private Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.43Vancouver $37
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
- Overnight Tour To Cairo from Alexandria Port: $270
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $185
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $75
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour: $55
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour : $55
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
- Alexandria Day tour from Alexandria: $29
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $3.62
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.71
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.83
- Vancouver Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.08
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.46
- Fort Langley: a Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.95
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.95
- Bloedel Conservatory Admission Ticket: $6.49
- Vancouver Old Town: Quest Experience: $7.24
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.25
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park: $7.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.32Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver : International Pub Crawl: $20
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $25
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $84
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $93
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $131
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $137
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
- Fraser Valley & White Rock Premium Public Wine Tour: $167
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver is in North America, 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Vancouver?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vancouver. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver 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, most visitors come to Vancouver for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Alexandria is a little warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Vancouver averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Vancouver. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Vancouver because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Vancouver. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vancouver this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vancouver in the winter. Alexandria is much warmer than Vancouver in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Alexandria usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver 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 Vancouver for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Alexandria is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Vancouver averages at about 9°C (49°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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