Which place is cheaper, Warsaw or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Warsaw?
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 Warsaw can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Warsaw?
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $16Warsaw $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $16, while the average daily cost in Warsaw is $94. 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 Warsaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.92Warsaw $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $16Warsaw $104
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Warsaw
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Warsaw? 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 Warsaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.46Warsaw $4.68
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: $253
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $244
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $75
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo : $73
- 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
- Private Transfer around El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria: $63
- Private Pickup Transfer From A Hotel In Alexandria To Borg Al Arab Airport: $50
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Private Airport Transfer in Alexandria: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer (Warsaw ⇄ Krakow): $142
- Airport Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Business Car: $66
- Arrival Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Luxury Van: $73
- Axe Throwing with Hotel Transfers: $82
- Chopin Airport One–Way Limousine Transfer: $249
- Departure Transfer: Warsaw to Warsaw Airport WAW by Business Car: $66
- Extreme Shooting Range with Transfers Warsaw: $92
- Indoor Paintball with Hotel Transfers: $55
- Luxury Warsaw Chopin Airport Transfer by private Minivan car: $90
- Modlin-Warsaw WMI Airport Round-Trip Transfer: $197
- ONEWAY Private Warsaw Chopin Airport(WAW) to/from Warsaw Transfer: $24
- Premium Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) Private Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Warsaw?
Prices for flights to both Warsaw 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 $6.39Warsaw $27
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
Typical Food Prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two$13
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Lunch for Two$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $19
- Breakfast Market Food Tour in Warsaw: $56
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $61
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $62
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw: $79
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class with liquor tasting in Warsaw: $89
- Polish Food Tour: $93
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $95
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $110
- The 10 Tastings of Warsaw With Locals: Private Food Tour : $117
- EVERYDAY Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.46Warsaw $7.02
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: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- 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
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $60
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $4.31
- Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds: $5.20
- Uncover Historic Marvels of In-App Audio Tour: $5.32
- Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Warsaw's Old Town A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Old Town Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Smartphone Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Museum POLIN "(post)JEWISH..." - Exhibition Ticket: $7.47
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.33Warsaw $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $16
- #1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Premium Open Bar: $20
- Pub Crawl with 1-Hour Open Bar: $20
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $177
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Warsaw, we can see that Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Warsaw 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 Warsaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Warsaw?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Warsaw. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Warsaw, 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 Warsaw?
Warsaw 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 Warsaw in the Summer?
Both Warsaw 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Warsaw in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Alexandria is a little warmer than Warsaw. Typically, the summer temperatures in Alexandria in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Warsaw averages at about 19°C (65°F).
Alexandria usually gets less rain in July than Warsaw. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAlexandria 26°C (79°F)Warsaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Warsaw in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Alexandria and Warsaw. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Alexandria year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Warsaw for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Alexandria is generally much warmer than Warsaw. Daily temperatures in Alexandria average around 22°C (72°F), and Warsaw fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In October, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Warsaw. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAlexandria 22°C (72°F)Warsaw 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Warsaw in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Alexandria as well as Warsaw. Alexandria attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Warsaw because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Warsaw can be very cold. Alexandria is much warmer than Warsaw in the winter. The daily temperature in Alexandria averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Warsaw fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Alexandria usually gets more rain in January than Warsaw. Alexandria gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAlexandria 13°C (55°F)Warsaw -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Alexandria or Warsaw in the Spring?
Both Warsaw 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 Warsaw this time of year.
In the spring, Alexandria is much warmer than Warsaw. Typically, the spring temperatures in Alexandria in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Warsaw averages at about 9°C (47°F).
In April, Alexandria usually receives less rain than Warsaw. Alexandria gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAlexandria 19°C (66°F)Warsaw 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Warsaw and Alexandria
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
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