Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city, a Mediterranean port stretching along a broad curving corniche on the country's northern coast. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, it was once home to the ancient Great Library and the Lighthouse of Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today Alexandria mixes Greco-Roman ruins, Ottoman-era forts, Belle Époque architecture, and a lively seafood and fishing culture along a coastline of sandy bays.
Local currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP, also written LE or ج.م).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Alexandria.
- Mid-range
- 1,850 EGP/day (approx $35.50/day)
- Luxury
- 5,200+ EGP/day (approx $100+/day)
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- 250-450 EGP (approx $4.80-$8.65)
- Budget
- 700-1,300 EGP (approx $13.45-$25)
- Midrange
- 1,600-3,200 EGP (approx $30.70-$61.50)
- Luxury
- 4,500-9,500 EGP (approx $86.50-$182.50)
Food
- Street
- 15-60 EGP (approx $0.30-$1.15)
- Local
- 120-280 EGP (approx $2.30-$5.40)
- Midrange
- 350-700 EGP (approx $6.70-$13.45)
- Fine
- 1,000-2,500 EGP (approx $19.20-$48)
Transport
- Bus
- 8-15 EGP (approx $0.15-$0.30)
- Taxi
- 60-150 EGP (approx $1.15-$2.90) for short Corniche hops via ride-hailing apps
- Airport
- 300-500 EGP (approx $5.75-$9.60) private transfer from Borg El Arab Airport
- Daytrip
- 400-900 EGP (approx $7.70-$17.30) for a driver-guided day trip to Rosetta or El Alamein
Activities
- Museum
- 100-300 EGP for foreign visitors (approx $1.90-$5.75; Bibliotheca Alexandrina museums and Alexandria National Museum)
- Sites
- 200-450 EGP for foreign visitors (approx $3.85-$8.65; Qaitbay Citadel, Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar)
- Tour
- 600-1,500 EGP (approx $11.50-$28.85) for a half-day guided walking or minibus tour
- Excursion
- 500-1,200 EGP (approx $9.60-$23) for a boat trip on the Eastern Harbour or a day trip along the coast
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Alexandria costs end-to-end.
3 Day traveller
Budget 2,180-2,780 EGP total (approx $42-$53), Mid range 8,700-16,500 EGP total (approx $167-$317), Luxury 24,000-49,000+ EGP total (approx $461-$942+)
7 Day traveller
Budget 5,050-7,050 EGP total (approx $97-$135), Mid range 20,300-38,500 EGP total (approx $390-$740), Luxury 56,000-114,000+ EGP total (approx $1,077-$2,192+)
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Base yourself in Downtown Alexandria near Raml Station to stay within walking distance of most major sights and avoid repeat transport costs
Eat where Alexandrians eat - koshary, taameya, and ful medames are cheap, filling, and safe
Use ride-hailing apps (Uber, Careem) instead of unmetered street taxis to avoid overcharging
Visit the free Corniche, public beaches, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina exterior to balance out paid archaeological sites
Exchange currency at banks rather than hotels or the airport
Carry small EGP bills for tipping and minor purchases so you are not always breaking large notes