Which place is cheaper, Alexandria or Mykonos?
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 Mykonos or Alexandria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Alexandria. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mykonos or Alexandria?
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, and The Best Budget Tours to Egypt.
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Mykonos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMykonos €272Alexandria €23
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, while the average daily cost in Alexandria is €23. 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 Mykonos and Alexandria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos €74Alexandria €8.26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos €148Alexandria €17
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Alexandria
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Alexandria? 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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Alexandria Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos €24Alexandria €3.06
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)€5.60
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Taxi to Kalafatis€13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- 24 Hours Mykonos Private Transfer: $95
- 24-hour Point-Point Mykonos Airport and Port Transfers Service: $30
- Best Of Mykonos Private Transfer: $30
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- High Speed Ferry Transfers Between Mykonos and Naxos: $90
- Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $237
- Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $237
- Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Mykonos - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $64
- Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Mykonos City - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Mykonos Airport Arrival Private Stress-Free Transfer: $237
- Mykonos Airport Transfer: $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€0.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- Private Transfer from or to Borg Al Arab Airport: $14
- Alexandria Airport Arrival Transfer: $24
- Alexandria to Alexandria Airport (HBE)-Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Alexandria Airport (HBE): $43
- Private Transfer from Alexandria City hotels to Alexandria Port: $43
- Pickup Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Alexandria Hotel: $50
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $54
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $57
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport: $70
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Alexandria?
Prices for flights to both Alexandria and Mykonos 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 dayMykonos €83Alexandria €12
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Souvlaki Cooking Class in Mykonos: $107
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $117
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Shared Group Cooking Class at Home of Mykonian Family in Mikonos: $118
- Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family: $118
- Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
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
- Private Half Day Food Tour in Alexandria Egypt: $20
- Alexandria Food Tour Top Rated: $40
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
- GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mykonos €23Alexandria €4.27
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Find your (queer) god Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.46
- Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket: $12
- Mykonos' Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
- Private Canoeing Experience in Mykonos: $24
- For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $28
- Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
- Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
- Rings Water Tubing Experience at Super Paradise Beach: $36
- Water Sport Airstream Experience in Super Paradise Beach: $36
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Mykonos: $36
- 2 Hours in Mykonos, The Essential Express Tour: $39
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: $19
- Discover Alexandria Walking Tour: $20
- Group Tour to the landmarks of Alexandria from Alexandria city: $20
- Half Day Tour to Bibliotheca Alexandrina: $22
- Catacombs of kom el shoqafa Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Graeco Roman Museum Guided Walking Tour by a Storyteller: $35
- Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour: $35
- Alexandria by night private tour by horse carriage ride: $35
- Guided City Walking Tour: $35
- Alexandria Library Exclusive Guided Walking Tour: $40
- Islamic Cairo Hidden Gems and Khan El Khalili Local Experience: $45
- Group Tour top Things To Do In Alexandria From Cairo: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMykonos €20Alexandria €1.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $52
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Alexandria, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and Alexandria is in Africa, 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos 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 Mykonos Expensive? and Is Alexandria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Alexandria?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Alexandria, 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.
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