Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Adelaide, 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: Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Ethiopia, The Best Adventure Tours to Ethiopia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Australia, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $67Adelaide $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $67, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $114. 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 Addis Ababa and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $43Adelaide $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $86Adelaide $134
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Adelaide? 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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $7.73Adelaide $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $501
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $257
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $257
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $222
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $110
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $93
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $93
- Adelaide Chauffer Airport Transfer: $81
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $63
- Private One way Transfer from Adelaide Airport（ADL） to Adelaide: $39
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Addis Ababa 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 dayAddis Ababa $17Adelaide $32
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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Slice of Cake$0.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa
For Addis Ababa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping in Shiro Meda Market : $72
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
- Food Tour in Addis Ababa: $205
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $80
- The F Factor: Adelaide food tour: $80
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $131
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $7.98Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $113
- “Addis Ababa City Tours”: $75
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- Addis Ababa - Half Day City Tour: $180
- Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: $75
- Addis Ababa Bole Airport Culinary and Walking Tour : $89
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $55
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $120
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off: $79
- Addis Ababa City Tours With Cocking Class Of Ethiopian Food & Shopping : $81
- Addis Ababa City tour: $72
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $60
- 3-Day Yorkes Peninsula Coastal Wilderness Tour from Adelaide: $1,868
- 5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide: $2,002
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $59
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $100
- Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour: $124
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $124
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $56
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $113
- Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour: $37
- Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $6.59Adelaide $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $43
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $53
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $66
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $80
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $102
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $113
- Wine Tasting in McLaren Vale: $120
- Barossa Valley Wine Tours - Small Private Groups : $127
- Barossa Full Day Wine Tour: $134
- Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills: $148
- McLaren Vale Winery Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Addis Ababa is in Africa and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Addis Ababa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Adelaide, 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.