Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Vienna?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Alexandria Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $28Vienna $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $28, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $202. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $10Vienna $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $20Vienna $214
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $3.76Vienna $21
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 or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to Marsa Matrouh: $69
- Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to El Alamein/Marassi: $47
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $131
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Alamein 1-Way & Round-Trip: $36
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $121
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City Hotels: $42
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo Airport: $49
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Alexandria Airport: $30
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo City Hotels: $223
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria Port: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $92
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $126
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $112
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $71
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $91
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $115
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Bratislava Day Tour from Vienna Small Group (Car Transfer 1-way): $126
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $148
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $133
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $14Vienna $65
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
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- Food Tour in Alexandria for Lunch or Dinner in The Best Restaurants: $45
- Private Food Tour To The Famous Restaurant In Alexandria: $56
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
- GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $34
- Strauss Dinner Show: $86
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $92
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $124
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $139
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $145
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $150
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $153
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $165
- 5 Hour Vienna Food Tour Austrian Cuisine and Hidden Gems: $171
- Private Authentic Austrian Cooking Class in Vienna & Market Tour: $289
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $5.24Vienna $44
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $194
- 2 Day Tour Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $155
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $68
- Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day: $121
- Alexandria Day Tour: $110
- Alexandria Day Tour Visit the Tob attractions of Alexandria City: $40
- Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria Port or Hotels: $101
- Alexandria Day Tour: Visit the Top Attractions of Alexandria City: $100
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $2.28
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.64
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour: Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.50
- Vienna Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.84
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $6.95
- Schönbrunn - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.95
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $6.95
- Vienna Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.96
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.12
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.42Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $151
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $174
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Vienna?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Vienna. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Alexandria is generally a little warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Alexandria is much warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 22°C (72°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Vienna. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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 Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Alexandria is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Alexandria in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In April, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 19°C (66°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Vienna. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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