Alexandria travel budget

Alexandria: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Alexandria

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Alexandria for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.4 per person
  • $ 0.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 568* (26852 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 1925* (91014 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2181* (103096 £)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Alexandria compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Alexandria in 2024 is 65% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Alexandria in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Alexandria by expense type

Restaurant budget in Alexandria

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Alexandria is 79% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.2/person
($ 1.9 to $ 7.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.5/person
($ 4.3 to $ 17)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.3/person
($ 3 to $ 4.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 0.9 for 330ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.2/cup
($ 0.3 to $ 1.7)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.2/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Alexandria

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Alexandria is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 23 to $ 105)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 65 to $ 207)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 32 to $ 300)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 67 to $ 234)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 92 to $ 385)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 507
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 39/month
($ 23 to $ 98)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 165/month
($ 82 to $ 413)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 148/month
($ 55 to $ 390)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 228/month
($ 213 to $ 302)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 207/month
($ 61 to $ 725)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Alexandria

On average, the price of supermarket food in Alexandria is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.2/kg
($ 3 to $ 5.4)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Alexandria

On average, the price of transport in Alexandria is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.2/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 112)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Alexandria

On average, budget for leisure activities in Alexandria is 81% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.6/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4/hr
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Alexandria

On average, shopping budget in Alexandria is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 25
($ 6.5 to $ 55)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 36
($ 20 to $ 55)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Cairo
New York City → Cairo
New York City → Cairo
$ 1078
(fair price: $ 925)
London → Cairo
London → Cairo
London → Cairo
$ 418
(fair price: $ 337)
Toronto → Cairo
Toronto → Cairo
Toronto → Cairo
$ 1274
(fair price: $ 1038)
Los Angeles → Cairo
Los Angeles  → Cairo
Los Angeles  → Cairo
$ 999
(fair price: $ 897)
Melbourne → Cairo
Melbourne → Cairo
Melbourne → Cairo
$ 1462
(fair price: $ 1202)
Montreal → Cairo
Montreal → Cairo
Montreal → Cairo
$ 1057
(fair price: $ 935)



About this information on the cost of living in Alexandria

The information about the cost of living in Alexandria shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Alexandria was updated on 24-03-2024.

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