Which place is cheaper, Alexandria or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Alexandria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Alexandria, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Santorini or Alexandria?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground.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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, and The Best Budget Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Alexandria €24
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Alexandria is €24. 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 Santorini and Alexandria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Alexandria €8.80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Alexandria €18
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Alexandria
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Alexandria Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Alexandria €3.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 24h Luxury Santorini Transfer or Arrival or Departure one way: $70
- Airport, Port and Hotel Private Transfer in Santorini: $35
- Arrival Transfer Santorini Airport to Athinios Por by Suv: $37
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer in Santorini: $16
- Departure Private Transfer Anthinios Port to Santorini Airport: $74
- Departure Transfer Athinios Port to Santorini Airport JTR by Suv: $37
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $19
- Economy Roundtrip Transfer Santorini Airport ( Max 4 stop ): $17
- Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini: $6,138
- Luxury Private Transfers in Santorini: $24
- Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers: $134
- Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer: $175
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 Alexandria to Luxor: $274
- Private Transfer From Alexandria To Cairo Airport: $240
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo or vice versa: $160
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to El Cairo: $125
- Private Transfer Alexandria Hotel to Cairo Airport: $100
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $94
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $80
- Alexandria Airport (HBE)to Alexandria-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from 6 of October City to El Cairo (CAI) Airport: $56
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $55
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport to Alexandria Hotels: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Alexandria?
Prices for flights to both Alexandria and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Alexandria €13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $71
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise with Greek BBQ Dinner: $93
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $99
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $105
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $128
- Santorini Flavors, a Cooking Class in a Dreamy Setting: $128
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $128
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $128
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $146
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $152
- Small Group Cooking Lesson & Wine Tasting at Award-Winning Winery: $164
- Miss Anna Santorini BAKING Cooking Class: $175
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
- Alexandria food Tour taste the Egyptian traditional food: $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Alexandria €4.55
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Fira Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h00 and 16 audio reviews: $6.88
- Authentic A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia: $7.99
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $16
- Santorini Volcano Cruise with Free Time in Thirasia from Athinios: $30
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $35
- Fira to Oia Best Taxi-Style Tour!: $35
- Santorini Tour of Caldera with Glass bottom Boat: $37
- E-Ticket to Akrotiri with Audio Tour on your Phone: $37
- Small-Group Skip Cable Car Santorini Tour for First-Time Cruisers: $40
- Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $41
- Santorini Tour Of Caldera with Glass Bottom Boat: $43
- Santorini Volcano & Hot Springs Tour: $47
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: $155
- 6-Hour Day Tour to Alexandria Attractions with Pickup Included: $89
- 6-Hour Private Day Tour to Rashid from Alexandria: $100
- 8Days Egypt Tour package UltraLuxury Cairo,Alexandria&cruise: $4,190
- Alamain Private Day Tour from Alexandria Port: $160
- 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 – Explore the City's Top Attractions!: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Alexandria €1.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option: $64
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $72
- Santorini Wine Tasting Museum: $80
- Skip Sky Tram!! 5 Hour Hassle-Free Santorini Tour & Wine Tasting: $83
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $90
- Private Santorini Tour 3-4-5-6 hours-Wine Tasting Optional: $93
- 5 Hour Tour & Wine Tasting - Skip Sky Tram Direct Port Pickup: $97
- Santorini Private Wine Tour with Local Wineries & Tastings: $99
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $104
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $105
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Alexandria, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Alexandria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Alexandria?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Santorini. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.
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.